Tesla recalls and complaints

9 models • 559 recall campaigns • 21,511 consumer complaints

Tesla safety intelligence

Models
9
Recalls
559
Complaints
21,511
Years
2008–2026

Recent Recall Campaigns

Latest NHTSA recalls affecting Tesla vehicles.

Campaign Date Component Affected
26V315000 May 19, 2026 EQUIPMENT 14,575 units
26V283000 May 5, 2026 BACK OVER PREVENTION 218,868 units
26V255000 Apr 22, 2026 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 173 units
25V735000 Oct 28, 2025 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 6,197 units
25V699000 Oct 15, 2025 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 63,619 units

Top Complained-About Components

Most reported component categories in NHTSA safety complaints for Tesla.

Component Complaints Severity
Forward Collision Avoidance 5,690 532 crash 10 fire
Unknown Or Other 2,487 324 crash 23 fire
Electrical System 2,386 198 crash 57 fire
Suspension 1,631 199 crash 33 fire
Vehicle Speed Control 1,584 395 crash 8 fire

Models

Every Tesla model tracked by NHTSA, with recall and complaint counts.

9 models
Model Years Recalls Complaints
Model 3 10 138 7,195
Model Y 7 91 6,646
Model S 15 173 5,162
Model X 11 141 2,308
Cybertruck 3 14 187
Semi 1 0 6
Roadster 2 1 3
Roadster2 1 1 2
Robotaxi (Model Y) 1 0 2

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Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).

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EIA

Retail diesel and gasoline price history and state fuel-tax tables.

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Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.

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