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Why we don't show Tesla-wide stats: Tesla reliability varies hugely by model. Looking at the brand average is misleading — the Tesla F-150 might be solid while the TeslaFocus has known transmission issues. Pick the specific model you're interested in.

Tesla Models (5)

Sorted by severity (worst first)
1

Tesla Model Y

(2020–2026) high severity
6,674 complaintsCrash rate: 13.6%Severity: 870
2

Tesla Model S

(2012–2026) high severity
5,163 complaintsCrash rate: 12.5%Severity: 753
3

Tesla Model X

(2016–2026) high severity
2,312 complaintsCrash rate: 14.5%Severity: 667
4

Tesla Cybertruck

(2024–2026) high severity
189 complaintsCrash rate: 20.1%Severity: 606
5

Tesla Model 3

(2017–2026) high severity
7,203 complaintsCrash rate: 11.0%Severity: 224
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Most Common Tesla Problems

Components most reported across all Tesla models in NHTSA complaints.

ComponentComplaintsCrash %
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL2,6814.6%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2,38312.8%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING2,1209.9%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2,0757.9%
SUSPENSION1,57412.5%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1,51323.9%
SERVICE BRAKES1,36718.1%
STEERING1,33513.6%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS71419.9%
STRUCTURE:BODY50621.1%

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