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How reliable is the Tesla Model 3 Long Range Awd?

Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range Awd consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.

Reliability & Breakdown Risk
87.7% pass rate

Above average reliability

Based on 35,546 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 87.7%.

First-time inspection pass rate87.7%
Dangerous defect rate
5.9%
Retest rate
12.1%
Typical mileage by age2021 cohort
Age 3
60,559 km
Age 5
-
Age 10
-
Annual mileage distributionfrom 694 vehicles
Bottom 10%
6,074 km
Low 25%
11,826 km
Median
20,463 km
High 25%
41,776 km
Top 10%
64,438 km
Most common inspection failures
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements7%
A tyre cords visible or damaged3.6%
A tyre seriously damaged2.7%
A tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.9%
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements0.5%
Where failures most often occur
Rear Nearside(4.2%)
Rear Offside(3.7%)
Front Nearside(3.1%)
Reliability indicators are model-level averages from Carlytics-analyzed inspection and breakdown records, not specific to this individual vehicle.

Tesla Model 3 Long Range Awd reliability by year

How the Tesla Model 3 Long Range Awd performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.

Year cohortPass rateTypical mileage @ 5 yrs
201986.7%82,096 km
202086.6%88,374 km
202187.7%–
202292.4%–

Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction

These figures describe the Tesla Model 3 Long Range Awd as a model. The reliability of any individual Tesla Model 3 Long Range Awd also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Tesla Model 3 Long Range Awd reliable?

Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range Awd consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 88%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.

What are the common problems on the Tesla Model 3 Long Range Awd?

The most common owner-reported issues are: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (7% of inspections); A tyre cords visible or damaged (3.6% of inspections); A tyre seriously damaged (2.7% of inspections); A tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (0.9% of inspections); The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (0.5% of inspections).

What mileage is normal for a Tesla Model 3 Long Range Awd?

For a typical Tesla Model 3 Long Range Awd, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 60,559 km at 3 years, – at 5 years, and – at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.

How do I check a specific Tesla Model 3 Long Range Awd before buying?

Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.

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