Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated September 21, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.

Recalls

0 total

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

138 total

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

Minor9

Most reports here involve software faults.

software faults 4transmission slipping 2sudden stalling 2
A recent report: 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…
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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

Minor19

Most reports here involve software faults.

software faults 10sudden stalling 3
A recent report: Turn signal inaccessible.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11748845 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Brakes

Minor26

Most reports here involve software faults.

software faults 23sudden stalling 2loss of braking 1
A recent report: 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…
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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

Worth reading52

Most reports here involve premature wear. Of these, 1 mention a crash.

premature wear 15software faults 6
A recent report: Back tires are popping in the inner wall I’m on my 6th tires for the years same thing keeps happening. Steering wheel is falling apart Tesla is refusing to fix it.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11764281 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Airbags & seat belts

Minor7

Most reports here involve airbags deploying unexpectedly.

airbags deploying unexpectedly 2software faults 1
A recent report: 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)…
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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

Worth reading15

Most reports here involve software faults. Of these, 2 mention a crash.

software faults 3unintended acceleration 1
A recent report: 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…
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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

Minor10

Most reports here involve software faults.

software faults 3electrical shorts 1
A recent report: See attached document for complaint.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11747689 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 138 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2022 and 2026, roughly 29 a year, which is more than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.