Tesla ยท 2026
2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 137 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 145 | 128 | 137 | - |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The fasteners attaching the seat back to the seat bottom may have been improperly tightened.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
46 complaints filed by owners for this model year (21 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD?
EPA figures for the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD reach 137 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD?
Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA for the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD, most often about: Unknown Or Other, Forward Collision Avoidance, Steering. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.