How many recalls does Tesla have?

NHTSA has 88 Tesla recall campaigns on record across 6 models for the 2010 to 2026 model years. The most common areas are the electrical system, back over prevention, and forward collision avoidance.

Which Tesla has the most recalls?

The Tesla Model Y has the most recall campaigns of any Tesla model in our records. A model with more recalls is often just the brand's best-seller, on the road in larger numbers and for more years.

Is Tesla reliable when it comes to recalls?

Tesla scores 43 out of 100 for recall severity, ranking 35 of 52 makes we track. The score looks at how serious the recalls are, such as do-not-drive warnings and critical safety systems, rather than the raw count.

How do I check a Tesla for recalls?

Open the model you want from the list below to see its full recall history, or enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page to see the open recalls for one specific Tesla. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

Tesla Recalls (2010-2026)

Safety score

43/100

Average recall-severity risk Lower recall-severity risk than 31% of makes we track.

Tesla scores 43 out of 100 (grade C) for recall severity, which ranks it 35 of 52 makes and about average across brands. The score is the recall-weighted average of its models, so the brands with the most do-not-drive and critical-safety recalls sit at the bottom. How the score works.

In total, NHTSA lists 88 Tesla recall campaigns across 6 models for the 2010-2026 model years. The single largest affected 2,193,869 vehicles. The system recalled most often is the electrical system.

A high recall count usually tracks how many cars a brand sells and how long its models have been on the road, not how dangerous they are. The safety score below adjusts for that by weighing how serious and recent each recall is. The table further down breaks every Tesla model out so you can see which ones drive the count.

Tesla recalls by year

Tesla recalls by affected system

Electrical System

55 Back Over Prevention

23 Forward Collision Avoidance

How Tesla compares

Makes ranked by recall-severity score (higher is better). Tesla is highlighted.

Rank	Make	Score	Recalls
#32	Acura	C 45	69
#33	Pontiac	C 45	13
#34	Porsche	C 44	114
#35	Tesla	C 43	88
#36	Ferrari	C 43	28
#37	Chevrolet	C 42	372
#38	Alfa Romeo	C 42	30

All Tesla models

Model	Score	Recalls	Largest recall	Years
Model Y	D 33	40	2,193,869	2019-2026
Model X	C 55	39	2,193,869	2015-2025
Model S	C 58	38	2,193,869	2012-2025
Model 3	D 35	34	2,193,869	2017-2026
Cybertruck	F 14	11	2,193,869	2024-2026
Roadster	C 41	1	439	2010

Recent Tesla recalls

Model Y May 18, 2026 · 14,575 vehicles · NHTSA 26V315000
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Model Y vehicles. The certification label may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part…
Model 3 May 4, 2026 · 218,868 vehicles · NHTSA 26V283000
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017, 2021-2023 Model 3, 2020-2023 Model Y, 2021-2023 Model S, and Model X vehicles operating software version 2026.8.6. The rearview camera image may be delay…
Cybertruck Apr 21, 2026 · 173 vehicles · NHTSA 26V255000
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Cybertruck vehicles equipped with 18-inch steel wheels. The brake rotor stud holes may crack and allow the stud to separate from the wheel hub.
Cybertruck Oct 27, 2025 · 6,197 vehicles · NHTSA 25V735000
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck vehicles equipped with a service-installed off-road light bar accessory. An incorrect surface primer may have been used to attach the lightbar …
Cybertruck Oct 14, 2025 · 63,619 vehicles · NHTSA 25V699000
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Cybertruck vehicles operating software prior to 2025.38.3. The vehicle controller software may cause the front parking lights to be too bright and ex…
Model 3 Oct 10, 2025 · 12,963 vehicles · NHTSA 25V690000
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y vehicles. The battery pack contactors may fail, causing a loss of drive power.
Model Y Oct 1, 2025 · 260 vehicles · NHTSA 25V658000
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. The reverse lights may fail to illuminate while the vehicle is in reverse, due to a defect in the wiring. As such, these vehicles fail t…
Model Y Jul 28, 2025 · 6 vehicles · NHTSA 25V490000
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. The ring terminal of the horn ground wire may be improperly secured, allowing the circuit to open and preventing the horn from sounding.

Common questions about Tesla recalls

How many recalls does Tesla have?: NHTSA has 88 Tesla recall campaigns on record across 6 models for the 2010 to 2026 model years. The most common areas are the electrical system, back over prevention, and forward collision avoidance.
Which Tesla has the most recalls?: The Tesla Model Y has the most recall campaigns of any Tesla model in our records. A model with more recalls is often just the brand's best-seller, on the road in larger numbers and for more years.
Is Tesla reliable when it comes to recalls?: Tesla scores 43 out of 100 for recall severity, ranking 35 of 52 makes we track. The score looks at how serious the recalls are, such as do-not-drive warnings and critical safety systems, rather than the raw count.
How do I check a Tesla for recalls?: Open the model you want from the list below to see its full recall history, or enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page to see the open recalls for one specific Tesla. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

Recalls for other makes

Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For sourcing and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.