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 | 7,374 | 15,583 |
| Model years covered | 2020–2026 | 2000–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2023 | 2010 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 1,104 | 1,469 |
| Fires reported | 50 | 101 |
| Injuries reported | 369 | 602 |
| Deaths reported | 22 | 18 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 21% | 14.1% |
Tesla Model Y by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
3,250
44.1%
Other & Unspecified
622
8.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
571
7.7%
Brakes
563
7.6%
Electrical System
529
7.2%
Steering
444
6.0%
Suspension
290
3.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
189
2.6%
Toyota Prius by year
What breaks
Brakes
4,567
29.3%
Lights
3,536
22.7%
Electrical System
1,607
10.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
1,048
6.7%
Engine & Cooling
784
5.0%
Other & Unspecified
557
3.6%
Airbags
436
2.8%
Body & Structure
430
2.8%