2021 TESLA Model 3 — VIN 5YJ3E7EC7MF893978
VIN 5YJ3E7EC7MF893978 decodes to a 2021 TESLA Model 3 sedan/saloon, assembled in FREMONT, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES (USA). NHTSA lists 22 recall campaigns for the 2021 TESLA Model 3 model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.
2021 TESLA Model 3 specifications decoded from VIN 5YJ3E7EC7MF893978
| VIN | 5YJ3E7EC7MF893978 |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2021 |
| Make | TESLA |
| Model | Model 3 |
| Body style | Sedan/Saloon |
| Fuel type | Electric |
| Transmission | Automatic 1-speed |
| Doors | 4 |
| GVWR | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
| Plant of assembly | FREMONT, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Manufacturer | TESLA, INC. |
| Vehicle type | PASSENGER CAR |
Source: NHTSA vPIC, the manufacturer-submitted build record. Decoded 2026-08-20.
Safety recalls for the 2021 TESLA Model 3
NHTSA lists 22 recall campaigns for the 2021 TESLA Model 3 model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.
- 22V037000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE: 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.
- 21V834000 — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021, 2023 Model 3 vehicles. The left and/or right side curtain air bag may have been improperly secured to the roof rail, which could result in a twisted air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
- 21V835000 — SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Model Y and 2019-2021 Model 3 vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.
- 22V045000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: 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 Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- 21V387000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model 3 and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles. The brake caliper bolts may be loose, allowing the brake caliper to separate and contact the wheel rim.
How to check VIN 5YJ3E7EC7MF893978 before you buy
- Confirm the VIN reads 5YJ3E7EC7MF893978 — Check the 17-character VIN through the bottom-left corner of the windshield or on the driver-side door jamb sticker and confirm it matches 5YJ3E7EC7MF893978 exactly.
- Review the free NHTSA build record — Compare the decoded specs above — 2021, TESLA, Model 3, Sedan/Saloon — against the listing. A mismatch on trim, engine or body style is a red flag.
- Check open safety recalls — NHTSA lists 22 recall campaigns for the 2021 TESLA Model 3 model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.
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What the free decode does not include
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Frequently asked questions
What vehicle is VIN 5YJ3E7EC7MF893978?
VIN 5YJ3E7EC7MF893978 is a 2021 TESLA Model 3 built in FREMONT, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES (USA), according to the NHTSA vPIC build record.
Does the 2021 TESLA Model 3 have open recalls?
NHTSA lists 22 recall campaigns for the 2021 TESLA Model 3 model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.
How do I get the full history for VIN 5YJ3E7EC7MF893978?
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Data sources
- NHTSA vPIC VIN decoding API
- NHTSA safety recall database
- NHTSA complaints database
- NMVTIS (U.S. DOJ) title-brand records
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