Recalls
Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.
No recalls on record for this model
No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.
Owner complaints by system
Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.
Engine & powertrain
9
Most reports here involve software faults.
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While driving suddenly in the middle of the road the car stopped with the warning Pull over immediately. Rear motor disabled. The biggest safety issue was the vehicle would not respond to any shift in gear drive , reverse or neutral. It wouldn’t move at all. I had to call 911 and cops also tried but the vehicle would not respond to any movement
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11585652 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Electrical & infotainment
19
Most reports here involve software faults.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11748845 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Brakes
26
Most reports here involve software faults.
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Since a XXX Tesla software update, Full Self-Driving on VIN [XXX] applies the brakes suddenly with no visible obstacle. This phantom braking occurs at least 5–6 times every day. Vehicles behind me have slammed on their brakes and I have had near rear-end collisions. I purchased FSD outright. I have taken the car to Tesla Service in Mount Kisco, NY and White Plains, NY. Neither location restored the feature or issued a software fix. Customer support said they cannot reach engineering. This is an ongoing safety hazard to following traffic. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11763534 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Steering, suspension & tires
52
Most reports here involve premature wear. Of these, 1 mention a crash.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11764281 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Airbags & seat belts
7
Most reports here involve airbags deploying unexpectedly.
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VIN: [XXX] 2022 Tesla Model S Delivery: 10/27/2025 Passenger seatbelt was cut/frayed — FMVSS 209 + 208 violation. Tesla replaced belt but **ignored 8 other defects** (paint, body, sand, maintenance). Closed ticket early, **refused FSD goodwill**. Car still unsafe — **airbag system not recalibrated**. Loaner required. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11696322 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Structure & body
15
Most reports here involve software faults. Of these, 2 mention a crash.
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The front right door top hinge bolts fell out. Believe the bottom one is broke off. Also have vehicle has a seat belt warning alarm indicated. There is a vehicle appointment scheduled for the Thursday August 14, 2025. Did not notice any warning signs. The door separated in the parking lot of a food establishment.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11679777 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Other systems
10
Most reports here involve software faults.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11747689 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov