Tesla recall check: compare 6 real model hubs with NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash reports, and year-by-year safety data.
Tesla currently has 6 models tracked in the NHTSA database. Each model page provides year-by-year breakdowns of consumer complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, manufacturer-issued safety recalls, NHTSA crash test ratings, and Technical Service Bulletins. Whether you own a Tesla or are considering purchasing one, reviewing this data can help you identify potential safety concerns and make more informed decisions.
To check a specific vehicle, select a model below and then choose the model year. You will find an AI-generated safety report that analyzes complaint patterns, highlights the most commonly reported components, and provides a reliability score based on all available NHTSA data. You can also compare Tesla against other manufacturers using our comparison tool or explore our buying guides for model-specific purchase recommendations.
Tesla has 17 validated vehicle-year pages across 6 models from 2017-2026. The current real-data footprint includes 4988 owner complaints, 225 safety recalls, 523 crash reports, 28 fire reports, and 9 service bulletin signals.
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | 2017-2024 | 3918 | 123 |
| Tesla Model Y | 2020-2026 | 539 | 29 |
| Tesla Model S | 2021-2022 | 300 | 42 |
| Tesla Model X | 2022-2026 | 117 | 21 |
| Tesla Cybertruck | 2024-2024 | 111 | 10 |
| Tesla Semi | 2024-2024 | 3 | 0 |
| Model | Years Tracked |
|---|---|
| Tesla Cybertruck | 1 model years |
| Tesla Model 3 | 8 model years |
| Tesla Model S | 2 model years |
| Tesla Model X | 2 model years |
| Tesla Model Y | 3 model years |
| Tesla Semi | 1 model years |
Tesla has 6 models tracked in the NHTSA database with recall and complaint data. Each model page shows detailed recall history, complaint counts, and safety ratings by year.
Reliability varies significantly across Tesla models and model years. Review the individual model pages below to compare complaint counts, recall frequency, and NHTSA safety ratings before making a purchase decision.
Select your Tesla model from the list below, then choose your model year to see all active recalls. You can also use our VIN lookup tool or check directly at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaint volumes differ by model and year. Browse the Tesla models below and click into each one to see complaint counts across all model years. Our rankings page also compares complaint rates across all manufacturers.
All recall and complaint data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the U.S. government agency responsible for vehicle safety. Data is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed.