Tesla engine problems
Owners have filed 191 complaints with NHTSA about the engine on Tesla vehicles — 1% of everything reported about the brand, across 5 models. The model that accounts for most of them is the Tesla Model S, worst in 2013.
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.
191
Complaints
1%
Share of all Tesla complaints
27
Crashes
6
Fires
Which Tesla models have the most engine problems
Worst Tesla model years for engine problems
| Vehicle | Complaints | Share of that year | Median miles | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Tesla Model S | 21 | 3% | 76,661 | C |
| 2023 Tesla Model Y | 20 | 1% | 2,570 | D |
| 2015 Tesla Model S | 17 | 2% | 94,228 | A |
| 2021 Tesla Model Y | 14 | 1% | 900 | A |
| 2014 Tesla Model S | 12 | 2% | 49,500 | B |
| 2022 Tesla Model Y | 11 | 1% | 30,028 | C |
| 2016 Tesla Model X | 10 | 1% | 57,798 | C |
| 2018 Tesla Model 3 | 10 | 1% | 35,000 | B |
Other Tesla problems
- Tesla driver assist problems 7,265
- 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
Engine problems on other brands
- Ford engine problems 56,993
- Chevrolet engine problems 27,300
- Dodge engine problems 19,727
- KIA engine problems 17,238
- Hyundai engine problems 16,374
- Jeep engine problems 15,652
- Honda engine problems 14,669
- Nissan engine problems 13,732
- Toyota engine problems 12,179
- Chrysler engine problems 9,816
- GMC engine problems 8,067
- Volkswagen engine problems 7,099