Models
Every Tesla model with a safety record. Open one to see it year by year.
| Model | Years | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Model 3 | 2017–2026 | 4,371 |
| Model Y | 2019–2026 | 4,282 |
| Model S | 2012–2026 | 3,410 |
| Model X | 2015–2026 | 1,554 |
| Cybertruck | 2023–2026 | 212 |
| Roadster | 2008–2011 | 2 |
Also on record, with too little data for a page of its own: Semi · ROADSTER2 · Robotaxi (model Y).
NHTSA recalls, complaints and manufacturer communications (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · new cars in Europe: European Environment Agency, 2010–2022
Complaints by model year
All Tesla models together. Newer years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints
What owners report
- Forward collision avoidance4,267
- Unknown or other2,652
- Electrical system2,493
- Suspension1,778
- Vehicle speed control1,638
- Steering1,519
- Service brakes1,433
- Lane departure885
NHTSA ODI complaints, by the system named in the complaint
Latest recalls
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. One or more front suspension lateral link fasteners may not have been properly tightened, allowing the lateral link to loosen or separate from the sub-frame.
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 Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y and 2024 Model 3 vehicles. The vehicles were originally built for a foreign market and do not have knee air bags, may not be equipped with certain interior safety countermeasures, and may not have been tested for bumper impact resistance procedures. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers, 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact," and Part 581, "Bumper Standards."
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Model Y vehicles. The certification label may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 567, "Certification."
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017, 2021-2023 Model 3, 2020-2023 Model Y, 2021-2023 Model S, and Model X vehicles operating software version 2026.8.6. The rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Cybertruck vehicles equipped with 18-inch steel wheels. The brake rotor stud holes may crack and allow the stud to separate from the wheel hub.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck vehicles equipped with a service-installed off-road light bar accessory. An incorrect surface primer may have been used to attach the lightbar to the windshield, causing the light bar to loosen and detach.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Cybertruck vehicles operating software prior to 2025.38.3. The vehicle controller software may cause the front parking lights to be too bright and exceed the maximum light output, adversely affecting the vision of other drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
EU safety alerts
15 Tesla alerts in Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, since 2015; the latest 10 are below.
| Model 3 SR/02850/26 · 16 Oct 2026 | Injuries |
| Model Y SR/01907/25 · 23 May 2025 | Injuries |
| Model S, Model X A12/03132/23 · 22 Dec 2023 | Injuries |
| Model X A12/02953/23 · 1 Dec 2023 | Injuries |
| Model X, Model S A12/02728/23 · 17 Nov 2023 | Injuries |
| Model S A12/00582/22 · 15 Apr 2022 | Injuries |
| Model Y A12/00503/22 · 1 Apr 2022 | Injuries |
| Model 3 A12/01807/21 · 24 Dec 2021 | Injuries |
| Model 3, Model Y A12/01806/21 · 24 Dec 2021 | Injuries |
| Model 3, Model Y A12/01056/21 · 16 Jul 2021 | Injuries |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all EU alerts
New registrations in Europe
553,155 new Tesla cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (69,943), France (29,313), Norway (21,303), Sweden (9,439), Italy (5,603).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 167,271 | 0 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 127,817 | 0 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 92,543 | 0 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 102,467 | 0 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 19,060 | 0 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 17,784 | 0 (WLTP) |
| 2016 | 10,579 | — |
| 2015 | 9,185 | — |
| 2014 | 4,516 | — |
| 2013 | 1,654 | — |
| 2012 | 160 | — |
| 2011 | 76 | — |
| 2010 | 43 | — |
Most registered Tesla models in Europe, 2022
| Model | New cars |
|---|---|
| Model Y | 95,455 |
| Model 3 | 68,571 |
| Model S | 1,905 |
| Model X | 1,338 |
| 3 | 1 |
| Y | 1 |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement