2020 Tesla Model 3 - Electric Vehicle Guide
The 2020 Tesla Model 3 belongs to a Tesla Model 3 lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 6 model years, from 2020 to 2026. It is an all-electric vehicle, so it skips the oil changes, spark plugs and exhaust-system service of a combustion Model 3 entirely. It is configured as rear-wheel drive with an automatic (a1). This 2020 car is the earliest model year on record for the Tesla Model 3.
Peak DC fast-charge input is roughly 195.0 kW. The high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 120,000 miles, separate from the bumper-to-bumper warranty. Routine upkeep centers on tire rotation, cabin air filters and brake service rather than engine oil. Know Your Ride lists 12 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 6,250 miles. Documented torque values include lug nut 80 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around forward collision avoidance (72), unknown or other (34), vehicle speed control,forward collision avoidance (24). A representative report reads: "The screen (which controls all functions of the vehicle) starts to go haywire. It's almost like there is a phantom touching the screen and pressing buttons...." There are 20 safety recalls on record; one covers: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles. The rearview camera cable harness may be damaged by the opening and closing of the....
EPA range is about 330 miles on a full charge, 130 MPGe combined. Estimated annual charging cost runs near $600.
Quick Specs
| EPA range | 330 miles |
| Efficiency | 130 MPGe combined |
| Max DC charging | 195.0 kW |
| Battery warranty | 8 yr / 120,000 mi |
| Est. annual charging | $600 |
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 stars |
| Open recalls on record | 20 |
| Technical service bulletins | 93 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.