Used Tesla Model 3

What to know before buying: Tesla Model 3

From 3 press tests · updated 11/10/2026

What the reviews say

• The featured car covered 19,200 km in six months; after its initial faults were addressed, the owner considered it reliable, comfortable and economical to charge.[1]one source
• A software update resolved faults affecting traction control, automatic emergency braking and cruise control.[1]one source
• GPS-related Autopilot problems on the featured car were also resolved through a software update.[1]one source
• In 2017, battery-module assembly problems at the Nevada Gigafactory hindered production growth, and Tesla acknowledged being several months behind schedule.[2][3]

Typical faults

• On one car by 19,200 km, a software fault disrupted traction control, automatic emergency braking and cruise control; an update fixed it.[1]one source
• On the same car, a GPS fault caused problems with Autopilot mode; a software update resolved them.[1]one source
• The featured car needed its body panels adjusted at a service centre; the source describes this issue as widespread.[1]one source

Which engine and version to take

• The sources identify no preferred motor or drivetrain; their supported selection criteria concern the individual car's software, GPS and body-panel condition.[1][2][3]

What to check at the inspection

• During the test drive, check traction control, automatic emergency braking and cruise control, as one car had a software fault affecting all three.[1]one source
• Check GPS positioning and Autopilot operation; on the featured car, a GPS fault interfered with Autopilot mode.[1]one source
• Inspect body-panel alignment and establish whether the panels have previously been adjusted by a service centre.[1]one source
• Confirm that software updates are installed, as updates resolved the featured car's driver-assistance and GPS faults.[1]one source

Verdict

Sources

1. [1]autocentre.ua — Какие проблемы у Tesla Model 3 вскрылись уже на 20 ... · press
2. [2]bbc.com — Tesla має проблеми із Model 3 - BBC News Україна · press
3. [3]news.drom.ru — СМИ рассказали о серьезных проблемах при ... · press

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