Tesla Model 3 by year

Every Tesla Model 3 model year we track (2018–2024), side by side: what it costs to own, how it scores, and how many recalls and owner complaints it has. Our pick: the 2019.

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YearMonthly cost5-year costScoreRecallsComplaints
2024$892/mo$53,52074/1005223Cost guideRecalls
2023$712/mo$42,72074/10012429Cost guideRecalls
2022Avoid
14.2x more owner complaints than other 2022 cars
$892/mo$53,52074/10018774Cost guideRecalls
2021$712/mo$42,72074/10022674Cost guideRecalls
2020$712/mo$42,72074/10021455Cost guideRecalls
2019Best year$612/mo$36,72074/10022622Cost guideRecalls
2018Avoid
5.4x more owner complaints than other 2018 cars
$612/mo$36,72074/100191036Cost guideRecalls

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