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Tesla Model 3 owner's manuals

The Tesla Model 3 appears in NHTSA vehicle records for 10 model years, from 2017 to 2026. Pick your year below for the official manual and recalls.

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2026Tesla Model 3
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2025Tesla Model 3
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2024Tesla Model 3
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2023Tesla Model 3
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2022Tesla Model 3
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2021Tesla Model 3
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2020Tesla Model 3
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2019Tesla Model 3
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2018Tesla Model 3
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2017Tesla Model 3
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How to get the right Model 3 manual

  1. Find your VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or the door jamb label, and decode it below to confirm the model year and trim.
  2. Open the official Tesla owner site and choose the Model 3.
  3. Select your model year. If the site asks for a VIN, use it so the manual matches your exact equipment.
  4. Download the owner's manual plus any separate guides for navigation, infotainment, warranty and maintenance.
  5. Save the PDF to your phone so it's there when you're in the car without signal.

Sections worth bookmarking

Warning lights

Instrument cluster

Every symbol your Model 3 can show and what to do about it.

Maintenance

Service schedule

Intervals for oil, filters, brake fluid and inspections, including severe service.

Specs

Capacities and fluids

Oil grade and capacity, coolant type and tire sizes, usually in the last chapter.

Electrical

Fuses

Fuse box locations and what each fuse protects, near the back of the manual.

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Find it on the driver's side of the dashboard or the door jamb label. We don't store what you type.

About Tesla manuals

Tesla's owner's manual is online and on the vehicle's touchscreen, and it changes with software updates. Always check the version that matches your current software.

Questions

Where can I get the Tesla Model 3 owner's manual?

This page hosts Tesla's official owner's manual PDFs for the 2023–2024 Model 3, copied from tesla.com. Open one to read it in your browser, download it or print it. For other years, use the official owner site (tesla.com).

Is the manual the same for every Model 3 year?

No. Manuals are written for each model year and the Model 3 spans 2017–2026. Equipment, infotainment and maintenance intervals change between years and generations, so always use the edition for your year.

How do I check recalls on a Tesla Model 3?

Use the recall checker on this page, which searches NHTSA's recall database by model year. Recalls apply to specific VINs, so confirm with a Tesla dealer or at nhtsa.gov/recalls using your 17 character VIN.