Volkswagen Atlas vs Tesla Model Y
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 | Volkswagen Atlas | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 2,991 | 7,374 |
| Model years covered | 2018–2026 | 2020–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2018 | 2023 |
| Best model year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 68 | 1,104 |
| Fires reported | 9 | 50 |
| Injuries reported | 66 | 369 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 22 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 4.8% | 21% |
Volkswagen Atlas by year
What breaks
Electrical System
472
15.8%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
373
12.5%
Engine & Cooling
371
12.4%
Airbags
370
12.4%
Brakes
359
12.0%
Other & Unspecified
292
9.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
147
4.9%
Lights
115
3.8%
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%