Tesla
Every Tesla model, and the year that drew the most complaints compared with that model’s other years.
Data updated 2026-10-09
Models
Sorted by total complaints, most first. More complaints does not mean a worse car: popular models collect more because more people drive them. The verdict compares each model’s worst year with that model’s own other years, never with another model. How we rate
| Model | Complaints | Worst year | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model 32017–2026 | 4,343 | 20181,028 complaints | ■ Significantly worse — known issue year |
| Model Y2019–2026 | 4,204 | 20231,166 complaints | ■ Significantly worse — known issue year |
| Model S2012–2026 | 3,400 | 2015668 complaints | ■ Significantly worse — known issue year |
| Model X2015–2026 | 1,547 | 2016449 complaints | ■ Significantly worse — known issue year |
Recent recalls
5 recalls were reported for Tesla vehicles in the last 12 months. Tap a vehicle to see what was fixed and every other recall for that year.
| Reported | Vehicle | Component | Recall number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-20 | 2026 Tesla Cybertruck | Service brakes, hydraulic | 26V255000 |
| 2026-04-09 | 2024 Tesla Cybertruck | Exterior lighting | 25V735000 |
| 2025-12-12 | 2026 Tesla Cybertruck | Exterior lighting | 25V699000 |
| 2025-12-09 | 2026 Tesla Model Y | Electrical system | 25V690000 |
| 2025-11-26 | 2026 Tesla Model Y | Electrical system | 25V658000 |
Models too new or too rare to rate
We rate a model year by comparing it with the same model’s other years. These models don’t have enough years on file to compare, often because they are new. You can still see each one’s total complaints and its peak year.
| Model | Years | Complaints | Peak year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cybertruck | 2023–2026 | 207 | 2024 · 174 |
| Semi | 2022–2024 | 3 | 2024 · 3 |
| Roadster | 2008–2011 | 2 | 2008 · 1 |
| ROADSTER2 | 2010 | 1 | 2010 · 1 |