Tesla Model 3 Reliability
The Tesla Model 3 (current generation) scores 56/100 on our composite reliability index — average territory — drawn from ADAC, NHTSA, TÜV data.
Composite Score
56
/ 100
Average
Sources: ADAC · NHTSA · TÜV · latest 2026
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Reliability by Source
Each independent organization measures reliability differently. TÜV reports inspection defect rates by age band. ADAC reports pan-European breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles. NHTSA aggregates US consumer complaints. DVSA MOT data is the UK fleet's annual safety inspection — every car 3+ years old. Lower variance across sources = higher confidence in the composite.
NHTSA (US Complaints)
Model years 2008–2023 · 2026 report · n=490
490 complaints across 2 sampled year(s); resolved model="MODEL X 60D"
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/ 100
TÜV (Germany)
All model years · 2025 report
HU defect rate (TÜV Report 2025): 2-3yr 14.2%, 4-5yr 19.7%
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/ 100
82
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