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Tesla

6 models on record from 2008 to 2026. Owners filed the most complaints about 2021 models (1,982).

6models
13,836owner complaints
94US recall campaigns
3,244service bulletins (model-years)

Models

Every Tesla model with a safety record. Open one to see it year by year.

ModelYearsComplaintsRecallsBulletinsNew in Europe
Model 32017–20264,371139803336,489
Model Y2019–20264,282103420120,476
Model S2012–20263,4101521,05461,380
Model X2015–20261,55412583029,427
Cybertruck2023–20262121648—
Roadster2008–20112147259

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.

’08’12’16’20’21’241,982’08’11’14’17’20’21’23’261,982

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

26V558000 · Suspension31 Aug 2026

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.

26V507000 · Exterior lighting4 Aug 2026

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."

26V445000 · Air bags7 Jul 2026

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."

26V315000 · Equipment18 May 2026

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."

26V283000 · Back over prevention4 May 2026

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."

26V255000 · Wheels21 Apr 2026

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.

25V735000 · Exterior lighting27 Oct 2025

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.

25V699000 · Exterior lighting14 Oct 2025

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).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
2022167,271Germany, France, Norway1,9850 (WLTP)222
2021127,817Germany, France, Norway1,9120 (WLTP)176
202092,543United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands1,9280 (WLTP)177
2019102,467Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom1,9500 (WLTP)154
201819,060Netherlands, United Kingdom, Germany2,3320 (WLTP)150
201717,784United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands2,3250 (WLTP)185
201610,579United Kingdom, Netherlands, Germany2,245—198
20159,185Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom2,188—208
20144,516Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom2,158—66
20131,654Netherlands, Germany, Belgium2,148—66
2012160Germany, Belgium, Netherlands1,335—58
201176Netherlands, United Kingdom, Austria1,336—40
201043United Kingdom, France, Austria1,335——

Most registered Tesla models in Europe, 2022

ModelNew cars
Model Y95,455
Model 368,571
Model S1,905
Model X1,338
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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