Tesla fuel system problems
Owners have filed 256 complaints with NHTSA about the fuel system on Tesla vehicles — 100% of everything reported about the brand, across 5 models. The model that accounts for most of them is the Tesla Model S, worst in 2015.
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.
256
Complaints
100%
Share of all Tesla complaints
42
Crashes
18
Fires
Which Tesla models have the most fuel system problems
Worst Tesla model years for fuel system problems
| Vehicle | Complaints | Share of that year | Median miles | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Tesla Model S | 32 | 3% | 48,350 | C |
| 2013 Tesla Model S | 24 | 4% | 93,000 | F |
| 2014 Tesla Model S | 24 | 4% | 61,000 | D |
| 2018 Tesla Model 3 | 24 | 1% | 7,525 | B |
| 2016 Tesla Model S | 15 | 1% | 5,900 | F |
| 2021 Tesla Model Y | 10 | 0% | 1,395 | D |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 | 10 | 1% | 1,661 | D |
Other Tesla problems
- Tesla driver assist problems 7,330
- Tesla other reported problems 2,591
- Tesla electrical problems 2,465
- Tesla suspension problems 1,742
- Tesla acceleration problems 1,619
- Tesla steering problems 1,475
- Tesla brake problems 1,457
- Tesla body problems 666
- Tesla window and wiper problems 647
- Tesla airbag problems 574
Fuel system problems on other brands
- Ford fuel system problems 22,157
- Chevrolet fuel system problems 16,510
- Jeep fuel system problems 10,034
- Dodge fuel system problems 8,817
- Honda fuel system problems 6,869
- Nissan fuel system problems 6,773
- Toyota fuel system problems 4,966
- Volkswagen fuel system problems 4,293
- Chrysler fuel system problems 4,038
- Hyundai fuel system problems 3,983
- Mercedes Benz fuel system problems 3,773
- GMC fuel system problems 3,484