2024 Tesla Model 3 vs 2024 Toyota Camry

On the public data alone the Camry edges it 3–0.

2024 Tesla Model 3

The 2024 Tesla Model 3 is sold in the U.S. as a electric midsize car with 5 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Model 3 Long Range RWD, is …

2024 Toyota Camry

The 2024 Toyota Camry is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas midsize car with 9 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Camry Hybrid LE, is E…

	2024 Tesla Model 3	2024 Toyota Camry
Segment	Midsize car	Midsize car
Powertrains	Electric	Hybrid, Gas
Best EV range (mi)	363	—
Best combined mpg	—	52
Safety Signal	65	92
NHTSA recalls	5	1
Critical recalls	0	0
Owner complaints	216	48
NHTSA overall stars	—	5

Green cells mark the better value on that row. Complaint counts scale with sales volume; treat them as a pattern signal, not a verdict. Sources: EPA, NHTSA.

Recalls at a glance

Source: NHTSA

Model 3

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Air Bags

SB-26-00-004

15 vehicles

ProblemTesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y and 2024 Model 3 vehicles. The vehicles were originally built for a foreign market and do not have knee air bags, may not be equipped with certain interior safety countermeasures, and may not have been tested for bumper impact resistance procedures. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers, 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact," and Part 581, "Bumper Standards."RiskA noncompliant vehicle may have reduced occupant protections, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.FixTesla will repurchase noncompliant vehicles currently registered in the United States, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 5, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or resolutions@tesla.com. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-004.

NHTSA campaign 26V445000reported Jul 7, 2026Tesla, Inc.

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Electrical System

SB-25-00-001

239,382 vehicles

ProblemTesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."RiskA rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.FixTesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-001.

NHTSA campaign 25V002000reported Jan 6, 2025Tesla, Inc.

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Tires

SB-24-00-018

696,281 vehicles

ProblemTesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."RiskDriving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.FixTesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-018.

NHTSA campaign 24V935000reported Dec 17, 2024Tesla, Inc.

Camry

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Seats

24TB04 / 24TA04

4,212 vehicles

ProblemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center and right-side seats may have insufficiently welded head restraint brackets. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."RiskA head restraint bracket that is insufficiently welded may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.FixDealers will replace the 60% rear seat-back frame sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 19, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB04 and 24TA04.

NHTSA campaign 24V128000reported Feb 21, 2024Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing