Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 3.
The 2019 Tesla 3 is a passenger car driven by an electric powertrain, and its model year is defined by a substantial 592 owner complaints, with the forward collision avoidance system surfacing as the most frequently reported issue. Alongside 21 recalls, this reliability record places the 2019 edition as a notably challenged entry in the model’s history, signaling that researchers and prospective owners should carefully weigh these documented concerns.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 184.6 in |
| Overall width | 72.8 in |
| Overall height | 56.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4072 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 63 / 62.6 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 48/52 |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent published road-test results.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Model 3 Dual Motor Performance Sedan (Track) Elec | 3.10 sec | 11.60 sec | 450 hp | AWD |
| 2019 | Model 3 Dual Motor Performance Sedan (Track) Elec | 3.20 sec | 11.70 sec | 450 hp | AWD |
| 2019 | Model 3 Dual Motor Long Range Sedan Elec | 4.10 sec | 12.60 sec | — | AWD |
| 2019 | Model 3 Standard Range Plus Sedan Elec | 5.00 sec | 13.50 sec | 283 hp | RWD |
| 2018 | Model 3 Dual Motor Performance Sedan Elec | 3.20 sec | 11.80 sec | 450 hp | AWD |
| 2018 | Model 3 Dual Motor Performance Sedan Elec | 3.30 sec | 11.80 sec | 450 hp | AWD |
| 2018 | Model 3 Dual Motor Performance Sedan Elec | 3.30 sec | 11.80 sec | 450 hp | AWD |
| 2018 | Model 3 Dual Motor Performance Sedan Elec | 3.50 sec | 12.10 sec | 450 hp | AWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 2019 Tesla 3 top in one area — the forward collision avoidance, 64 of 592 reports (11%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 21 recall campaigns target the forward collision avoidance, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 58 of the reports describe a crash and 5 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the forward collision avoidance pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 592 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 21 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may… Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that disables the "rolling stop" functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2022…
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Model Y and 2019-2021 Model 3 vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame. Remedy: Tesla Service will tighten or replace the lateral link fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla…
Showing 5 of 106 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SB-26-33-001 | 2026-05-08 | Service Brakes | On certain Model 3 vehicles, brake lines may be corroded beyond acceptable limits, which… |
| SB-26-33-001 | 2026-02-11 | Service Brakes | On certain Model 3 vehicles, brake lines may be corroded beyond acceptable limits, which… |
| SB-25-31-004 | 2025-06-24 | Suspension | A firmware diagnosis feature is being introduced on Model 3 and Model Y vehicles that… |
| 2024.26.9_s3xy.pdf | 2024-09-30 | Unknown Or Other | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s… |
| 2024.38_s3xy.pdf | 2024-09-30 | Unknown Or Other | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s… |
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