Tesla driver assist problems
Owners have filed 7,265 complaints with NHTSA about the driver-assist systems on Tesla vehicles — 32% of everything reported about the brand, across 5 models. The model that accounts for most of them is the Tesla Model Y, worst in 2021.
These are raw counts. A model that sold in millions appears near the top for that reason alone — the grade never compares one model with another.
7,265
Complaints
32%
Share of all Tesla complaints
855
Crashes
15
Fires
Which Tesla models have the most driver assist problems
Worst Tesla model years for driver assist problems
| Vehicle | Complaints | Share of that year | Median miles | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Tesla Model Y | 957 | 48% | 4,000 | F |
| 2022 Tesla Model 3 | 848 | 57% | 3,724 | F |
| 2022 Tesla Model Y | 785 | 50% | 4,350 | F |
| 2023 Tesla Model Y | 762 | 38% | 3,000 | F |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 | 637 | 52% | 10,000 | F |
| 2018 Tesla Model 3 | 370 | 22% | 35,000 | F |
| 2019 Tesla Model 3 | 338 | 32% | 27,509 | F |
| 2024 Tesla Model Y | 291 | 50% | 27,000 | F |
| 2023 Tesla Model 3 | 278 | 38% | 4,000 | F |
| 2020 Tesla Model 3 | 274 | 36% | 10,000 | F |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y | 185 | 33% | 6,550 | F |
| 2020 Tesla Model Y | 178 | 37% | 4,000 | F |
| 2017 Tesla Model S | 133 | 20% | 26,000 | D |
| 2025 Tesla Model Y | 92 | 48% | — | F |
| 2016 Tesla Model S | 91 | 9% | 61,000 | C |
| 2024 Tesla Model 3 | 85 | 26% | — | F |
| 2018 Tesla Model S | 84 | 29% | 45,000 | F |
| 2021 Tesla Model S | 77 | 28% | 3,500 | F |
| 2015 Tesla Model S | 73 | 7% | 61,000 | D |
| 2017 Tesla Model X | 72 | 17% | 21,740 | D |
Other Tesla problems
- Tesla other reported problems 2,552
- Tesla electrical problems 2,448
- Tesla suspension problems 1,717
- Tesla acceleration problems 1,610
- Tesla steering problems 1,455
- Tesla brake problems 1,445
- Tesla body problems 652
- Tesla window and wiper problems 643
- Tesla airbag problems 567
- Tesla headlight problems 418
Driver assist problems on other brands
- Honda driver assist problems 8,379
- Ford driver assist problems 5,036
- Hyundai driver assist problems 2,212
- Nissan driver assist problems 2,142
- Chevrolet driver assist problems 1,864
- Toyota driver assist problems 1,631
- Jeep driver assist problems 1,542
- Volkswagen driver assist problems 1,515
- Subaru driver assist problems 1,256
- KIA driver assist problems 1,174
- RAM driver assist problems 1,164
- GMC driver assist problems 839