Tesla Model Y vs Toyota Prius
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Tesla Model Y | Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 7,503 | 15,604 |
| Model years covered | 2020–2026 | 2000–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2023 | 2010 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 1,124 | 1,472 |
| Fires reported | 53 | 101 |
| Injuries reported | 383 | 604 |
| Deaths reported | 22 | 18 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 21.1% | 14.1% |
Tesla Model Y by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
3,290
43.8%
Other & Unspecified
644
8.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
575
7.7%
Brakes
568
7.6%
Electrical System
541
7.2%
Steering
457
6.1%
Suspension
304
4.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
190
2.5%
Toyota Prius by year
What breaks
Brakes
4,578
29.3%
Lights
3,536
22.7%
Electrical System
1,608
10.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
1,049
6.7%
Engine & Cooling
785
5.0%
Other & Unspecified
559
3.6%
Airbags
436
2.8%
Body & Structure
432
2.8%