2018 Tesla Model 3 for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 16.6 to 18.0 kWh/100 km combined (EPA). 18 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 16.6 to 18.0 kWh/100 km
- Recalls
- 18
For sale
We do not have a 2018 Tesla Model 3 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2018 Tesla Model 3 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Electric motor | Electric motor |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 1-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Combined | 16.6 kWh/100 km | 18.0 kWh/100 km |
| Electric range | 499 km | 499 km |
| CO₂ | 0 g/km | 0 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $2.49 | $2.70 |
2018 Tesla Model 3: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| MPG city (US) | 132 MPGe | 120 MPGe |
| MPG highway (US) | 120 MPGe | 112 MPGe |
| MPG combined (US) | 127 MPGe | 116 MPGe |
| Charge at 240 V | 10 hours | 10 hours |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$600 | US$650 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at 15 cents a kWh) | $498 | $540 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2018 Tesla Model 3
- NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 1,032 complaints with NHTSA, most often about forward collision avoidance (286), suspension (190) and unknown or other (175). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V507000 | 2026-08-04 | exterior lighting:headlights | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. The headlight low beams may be too bright and exceed the maximum light output. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective... |
| 24V935000 | 2024-12-17 | tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems | Tesla, 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... |
| 24V376000 | 2024-05-28 | seat belts:front:warning light/devices | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal... |
| 24V153000 | 2024-02-27 | forward collision avoidance: warnings:external/pedestrian alert | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2013, 2018-2021 Model S, 2020-2021 Model X, 2018-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A factory reset muted the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141,... |
| 24V051000 | 2024-01-30 | electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply... |
| 23V838000 | 2023-12-12 | electrical system:adas:driver monitoring:software | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy. In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's... |
| 23V235000 | 2023-03-31 | suspension:critical fasteners | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model 3 vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame. |
| 23V085000 | 2023-02-15 | steering:automated/adaptive steering | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD Beta) software or pending installation. The FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through... |
| 22V798000 | 2022-10-21 | seat belts:rear/other:anchorage | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The second-row left seat belt buckle and second-row center seat belt anchor may have been incorrectly reassembled during vehicle service. |
| 22V702000 | 2022-09-19 | visibility:power window devices and controls | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety... |
| 22V263000 | 2022-04-18 | electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Model 3 Performance vehicles. The unit of speed (mph or km/h) may fail to display on the speedometer while in Track Mode. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays." |
| 22V235000 | 2022-04-12 | forward collision avoidance: warnings:external/pedestrian alert | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y, Model X, Model S, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to... |
| 22V169000 | 2022-03-18 | back over prevention:display function | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model S, Model X, and 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles equipped with Autopilot Computer 2.5 and operating certain firmware releases. The rearview image may not immediately display when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the... |
| 22V063000 | 2022-02-04 | forward collision avoidance: warnings:external/pedestrian alert | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to... |
| 22V045000 | 2022-02-01 | seat belts:front | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle... |
| 22V037000 | 2022-01-27 | steering:automated/adaptive steering | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop. |
| 21V846000 | 2021-10-29 | forward collision avoidance: sensing system: camera | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S, Model 3, Model X, and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles operating software version 2021.36.5.2. A communication error may cause false forward-collision warning (FCW) or unexpected activation of the automatic emergency brake (AEB) system. |
| 21V389000 | 2021-05-25 | seat belts:critical fasteners | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the front seat shoulder belt to the b-pillar may not be properly attached. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
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Buying the 2018 Tesla Model 3
Does CarmaCars sell the 2018 Tesla Model 3?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2018 Tesla Model 3 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 30 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2018 Tesla Model 3 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2018 Tesla Model 3 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$600 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $498.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.