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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 · 25.8238 kWh / 100 mi · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Electric · 25.8238 kWh / 100 mi · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2022 Tesla Model 3

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2022 Tesla Model 3

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

2022 Tesla Model 3

has more open investigations.

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, Model 3 has more severity reports and Model 3 has more open investigation signals. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

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

Record 2023 Tesla Model 3 2022 Tesla Model 3 Difference
Total recalls 11 17 Model 3 has 6 more recalls
Total complaints 412 748 Model 3 has 336 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 70 / 1 / 36 / 1 52 / 3 / 27 / 1 Model 3 has 25 more severity reports
Defect investigations 28 29 Model 3 has 1 more investigations
Open investigations 5 6 Model 3 has 1 more open investigations
Manufacturer communications 76 76 Similar
Recall completion reports 70 109 Model 3 has 39 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 May 5, 2026 May 5, 2026 Similar
Latest complaint Jul 16, 2026 Jul 9, 2026 Model 3 has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Steering
  • Forward Collision Avoidance
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Forward Collision Avoidance
  • Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
  • Vehicle Speed Control
 Different
Fuel type Electric Electric Same
Efficiency 25.8238 kWh / 100 mi 25.8238 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

2023 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 steering and forward collision avoidance repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2022 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 forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2023 Tesla Model 3

  • Steering: pulling, assist warnings, alignment, steering noise
  • Forward Collision Avoidance: sensors, alerts, automatic braking, cameras
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

2022 Tesla Model 3

  • Forward Collision Avoidance: sensors, alerts, automatic braking, cameras
  • Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control: sensors, alerts, automatic braking, cameras
  • Vehicle Speed Control: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

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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