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2017 Tesla Model 3

Model-year risk, recall interpretation, and multi-jurisdictional regulator evidence · Report date 2026-08-02

Global · Sedan · 50-82 kWh NMC/LFP · Panasonic/CATL/LG

This is a model-year regulatory risk report, not a VIN-level vehicle-history report. VIN-level products cover one specific vehicle's accident, title, registration, odometer, lien, and service records. This report covers model-year regulatory risk using official recall records, regulator filings, manufacturer service information where available, and known EV failure categories. A clean vehicle-history report does not mean a low-risk EV model.

35/100

Moderate documented concern

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Failure Index 35/100 · methodology band: Moderate risk

Score context

Catalog position	265 of 322 model-years reviewed
Dataset context	Lower-risk than most model-years in the current catalog
Plain-English meaning	Below the typical range. Standard used-EV diligence still applies.

Report validity: This report reflects indexed regulator and model-year data as of the snapshot date (2026-08-02). Recall remedies, campaign expansions, and new investigations can be published at any time, so the picture can change after this date. This model is still in production, so recall and regulatory data changes frequently. Treat this report as current for up to 3 months from the snapshot date, re-verify between 3 and 6 months, and consider it outdated after 6 months unless re-generated.

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Regulatory corroboration and multi-jurisdictional evidence tables
Recall interpretation and honest source coverage
Warranty Extension Confirmation Checklist
Seller questions and documents to request
Appendix A — full recall records

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Indexed sources: DVSA, NHTSA, and manufacturer service bulletins where available. This report reflects the dataset snapshot date shown above. A missing record in one jurisdiction does not prove the absence of a recall, defect, or owner concern. This rating is an editorial assessment based on publicly available data and is not a safety rating, reliability guarantee, or buying recommendation. Verify with the manufacturer and relevant regulator before purchase or escalation. Not legal, financial, mechanical, or professional advice.

Data as of 2026-08-02 · Score Engine v1.0 · Failure Index v1.0 · Methodology

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