Tesla Roadster Recalls (2010-2010)
The Tesla Roadster has been the subject of 1 recall campaign on record with NHTSA across the 2010 model years. They cluster mostly around the electrical system.
The Tesla Roadster scores 41 out of 100 (grade C), a roughly average recall record. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 100% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 0% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 1 campaigns span 1 model year of the Tesla Roadster. The single largest affected 439 vehicles, over electrical system. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common Roadster problems owners report.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Tesla Roadster may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Recalls by model year
2010 Tesla Roadster Recalls
1 recall affects the 2010 Tesla Roadster, involving the electrical system.
Every Tesla Roadster recall in detail
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2010 Tesla Roadster
- Vehicles in this recall
- 439
- Reported
- Oct 1, 2010
- Owners notified
- Oct 31, 2010
Defect: TESLA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 ROADSTER 2.0 AND 2.5 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 12V AUXILIARY CABLE. THE 12V AUXILIARY CABLE FOR THE LOW VOLTAGE BACK UP POWER SYSTEM MAY BE IMPROPERLY ROUTED. IF THE WIRE IS IMPROPERLY ROUTED, AND TRAPPED AGAINST THE WHEEL WELL COVER, THE WIRE MAY ABRADE AGAINST THE EDGE OF THE CARBON FIBER ARMATURE AND, OVER TIME, EXPOSE THE WIRE. CONTACT BETWEEN THE BARE WIRE AND CARBON FIBER MAY CAUSE A SHORT-CIRCUIT LEADING TO POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL ARCHING.
Risk: SHORT CIRCUIT AND ELECTRICAL ARCING COULD LEAD TO A FIRE IN THE RIGHT FRONT HEADLAMP AREA.
Remedy: TESLA MOTORS WILL CHECK THE ROUTING OF THE 12V AUXILIARY CABLE AND INSTALL A PROTECTIVE SLEEVE OVER THE WIRE FREE OF CHARGE. THIS WILL PREVENT MISROUTING AND PINCHING BY THE WHEEL WELL COVER. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TESLA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 877-888-3752.
NHTSA campaign number 10V458000.
Common questions about Tesla Roadster recalls
- Does the Tesla Roadster have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall campaign on record for the Tesla Roadster across the 2010 model years. The most common areas are the electrical system.
- How many times has the Tesla Roadster been recalled?
- The Tesla Roadster has 1 recall campaign from the 2010 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Tesla Roadster recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the electrical system, affecting 439 vehicles. SHORT CIRCUIT AND ELECTRICAL ARCING COULD LEAD TO A FIRE IN THE RIGHT FRONT HEADLAMP AREA.
- Which Tesla Roadster model year has the most recalls?
- The 2010 Tesla Roadster has the most, with 1 recall campaign on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Tesla Roadster has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.