Tesla recalls and safety
94 recalls since 2009 · 13,768 owner complaints since 2009
94
vehicle recalls since 2009
94
vehicle recalls since 2009
Tesla has had 94 vehicle recalls since 2009, covering 13.5 million vehicles as reported. In 2025 there were 11 recalls for 745,075 vehicles, down 31.2% from 2024. The Tesla Model Y has the most recalls (43). Owners filed 2,014 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Updated Oct 10, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls in 2025
11
-31.2% vs 2024
2026 so far
6
254K units
All recalls
94
Since 2009
Units affected
13.5M
All recalls, as reported
Do-not-drive
0
None in the data
Complaints, 12 mo
2,014
+29.4% vs 12 months before
Recalls per year
Tesla vehicle recalls each year since 2009, and the vehicles they covered
Tesla models
47 models with recalls, complaints or star ratings. Models with enough data have their own page.
| Model | Recalls | Units | Complaints | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model Y | 43 | 12.0M | 4,232 | ★ 2020-2026 |
| Model X | 39 | 11.0M | 1,550 | ★ 2026 |
| Model S | 38 | 11.3M | 3,405 | ★ 2013-2026 |
| Model 3 | 36 | 12.2M | 4,350 | ★ 2018-2023 |
| Cybertruck | 11 | 3.06M | 208 | ★ 2024-2026 |
| Semi | 2 | 71 | 3 | - |
| Roadster | 1 | 345 | 2 | - |
| ROADSTER2 | 1 | 439 | 1 | - |
| Tesla | 0 | 0 | 17 | - |
| Cybertruck (ALL VARIANTS) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ★ 2025 |
| Model S 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ★ 2016-2017 |
| Model S 60D | 0 | 0 | 0 | ★ 2016-2019 |
| Model S 60KWH | 0 | 0 | 0 | ★ 2015 |
| Model S 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ★ 2016 |
| Model S 70D | 0 | 0 | 0 | ★ 2015-2016 |
| Model S 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ★ 2016-2017 |
| Model S 75D | 0 | 0 | 0 | ★ 2016-2019 |
| Model S 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ★ 2016 |
| Model S 85D | 0 | 0 | 0 | ★ 2015-2016 |
| Model S 85KWH | 0 | 0 | 0 | ★ 2015 |
| Model S 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ★ 2016 |
| Model S 90D | 0 | 0 | 0 | ★ 2016-2019 |
| Model S (ALL VARIANTS) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ★ 2020-2025 |
| Model S (ALL VARIANTS) Later Release | 0 | 0 | 0 | ★ 2023 |
| Model S P100D | 0 | 0 | 0 | ★ 2016-2019 |
The 25 models with the most recalls, of 47. Download the CSV for all of them.
What can go wrong
Tesla recalls by the stated risk
Parts recalled most
Tesla recalls by component
- Electrical system14 · 6.55M units
- Air bags13 · 134K units
- Seat belts8 · 1.05M units
- Steering8 · 918K units
- Exterior lighting6 · 414K units
- Forward collision avoidance6 · 1.19M units
- Seats6 · 8,562 units
- Suspension6 · 4,485 units
Owner complaints
Safety complaints Tesla owners filed, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
2,014 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most, all years
- Forward collision avoidance4,247
- Unknown or other2,625
- Electrical system2,479
- Suspension1,765
- Vehicle speed control1,634
- Steering1,506
- Service brakes1,433
- Complaints
- 13,768
- Crashes reported
- 1,628
- Fires reported
- 127
- People injured
- 1,011
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Latest Tesla recalls
The newest of 94. Open one for what is wrong, the risk, the fix and the models covered.
Related pages
Questions and answers
How many recalls did Tesla have in 2025?
11 Tesla vehicle recalls in 2025, covering 745,075 vehicles, compared with 16 in 2024. In 2026 there have been 6 so far.
Which Tesla models have the most recalls?
The Model Y (43), the Model X (39) and the Model S (38) have the most recalls since 2009. Models sold for many years and in large numbers have more.
What is the most common Tesla recall problem?
Electrical system: 14 of the 94 Tesla recalls, followed by air bags (13).
What do Tesla owners complain about most?
Forward collision avoidance, named in 4,247 of the 13,768 safety complaints Tesla owners filed since 2009, then unknown or other (2,625). One complaint can name several components.
Are there do-not-drive recalls for Tesla?
No Tesla recall in the data tells owners not to drive the vehicle until it is repaired.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Makes and models are written as published.