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Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Electric · 25.8779 kWh / 100 mi · Rear-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Electric · 25.8779 kWh / 100 mi · Rear-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2019 Tesla Model 3

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2019 Tesla Model 3

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

Short answer: Model 3 needs more recall homework, Model 3 has more complaint activity and Model 3 has more severity reports. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2020 Tesla Model 3 2019 Tesla Model 3 Difference
Total recalls 20 21 Model 3 has 1 more recalls
Total complaints 434 592 Model 3 has 158 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 51 / 2 / 26 / 2 58 / 5 / 19 / 3 Model 3 has 4 more severity reports
Defect investigations 29 68 Model 3 has 39 more investigations
Open investigations 5 5 Similar
Manufacturer communications 112 106 Model 3 has 6 more communications
Recall completion reports 132 146 Model 3 has 14 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 40 40 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Dec 17, 2024 Dec 17, 2024 Similar
Latest complaint Jul 14, 2026 Jul 10, 2026 Model 3 has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Forward Collision Avoidance
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Suspension
  • Suspension
  • Forward Collision Avoidance
  • Air Bags
 Different
Fuel type Electric Electric Same
Efficiency 25.8779 kWh / 100 mi 25.8779 kWh / 100 mi Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $600 $600 Similar
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2020 Tesla Model 3

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had forward collision avoidance and unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2019 Tesla Model 3

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had suspension and forward collision avoidance repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2020 Tesla Model 3

  • Forward Collision Avoidance: sensors, alerts, automatic braking, cameras
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Suspension: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

2019 Tesla Model 3

  • Suspension: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Forward Collision Avoidance: sensors, alerts, automatic braking, cameras
  • Air Bags: warning lights, crash repairs, recall completion

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

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