Compare two vehicles

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

Vehicle A

Electric · 29.585 kWh / 100 mi · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Electric · 26.3757 kWh / 100 mi · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2025 Tesla Model 3

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2025 Tesla Model 3

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

2025 Tesla Model 3

may cost less to fuel.

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

Public-record comparison

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

Record 2026 Tesla Model 3 2025 Tesla Model 3 Difference
Total recalls 1 3 Model 3 has 2 more recalls
Total complaints 5 101 Model 3 has 96 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 5 / 0 / 1 / 0 21 / 0 / 4 / 0 Model 3 has 19 more severity reports
Defect investigations 3 4 Model 3 has 1 more investigations
Open investigations 3 3 Similar
Manufacturer communications 0 2 Model 3 has 2 more communications
Recall completion reports 3 12 Model 3 has 9 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Jun 18, 2025 Oct 10, 2025 Model 3 has newer activity
Latest complaint May 30, 2026 May 26, 2026 Model 3 has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Air Bags Seat Belts
  • Lane Departure Back Over Prevention Forward Collision Avoidance
  • Steering Vehicle Speed Control Back Over Prevention
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Vehicle Speed Control Forward Collision Avoidance
  • Electrical System
 Different
Fuel type Electric Electric Same
Efficiency 29.585 kWh / 100 mi 26.3757 kWh / 100 mi Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $650 $600 Model 3 about $50 less
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2026 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 air bags seat belts and lane departure back over prevention forward collision avoidance repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2025 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 unknown or other and vehicle speed control forward collision avoidance repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2026 Tesla Model 3

  • Air Bags Seat Belts: warning lights, crash repairs, recall completion
  • Lane Departure Back Over Prevention Forward Collision Avoidance: sensors, alerts, automatic braking, cameras
  • Steering Vehicle Speed Control Back Over Prevention: pulling, assist warnings, alignment, steering noise

2025 Tesla Model 3

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Vehicle Speed Control Forward Collision Avoidance: sensors, alerts, automatic braking, cameras
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories

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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