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Tesla, Inc. recalls

Every recall we track for Tesla, Inc. — 72 in all, from 2018–2026 — plus the complaints and injury reports the public filed about them. 3 are rated “stop using now”.

72recalls
2,500complaints & reports
121injuries reported
12deaths reported

Recalls per year, by danger level

Recalls from Tesla, Inc. peaked in 2022 (19); 72 since 2017. 4% rated “stop using now”.

2017: 0 recalls20172018: 2 recalls — 1 stop using now, 1 use caution220182019: 2 recalls — 1 stop using now, 1 use caution220192020: 2 recalls — 2 use caution220202021: 11 recalls — 11 use caution1120212022: 19 recalls — 1 stop using now, 18 use caution1920222023: 8 recalls — 8 use caution820232024: 11 recalls — 11 use caution1120242025: 11 recalls — 11 use caution1120252026 (to date): 6 recalls — 6 use caution62026to date

All NHTSA recall records for Tesla, Inc. since 2017, counted by recall date (one bar per calendar year; 2026 is partial). Danger level is GovInfoNow’s plain-language rating; “not yet rated” records are still being written up.

Recalls per year for Tesla, Inc., by danger level
YearStop using nowUse cautionLower riskNot yet ratedTotal
201700000
201811002
201911002
202002002
20210110011
20221180019
202308008
20240110011
20250110011
2026 (to date)06006

Most common reasons for Tesla, Inc. recalls

  • A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.2

What to do if you have a recalled Tesla, Inc. product

  1. Check your VIN to see which recalls cover your exact vehicle, then confirm open ones at NHTSA.gov.
  2. Call an authorized dealer and book the repair — vehicle safety recalls are fixed free by law.
  3. Follow any do-not-drive or park-outside warning until the repair is done.

Run a VIN recall check.

All Tesla, Inc. recalls

60 shown

What people reported about Tesla, Inc.

2,500 on record

Complaints and injury reports the public filed with federal agencies, linked to Tesla, Inc.’s recalls — unedited excerpts.

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAAug 4, 2026

    All Teslas vehicles running HW3 / AI3 Autopilot self driving computers have been known for years to have a defective design problem with the cooling system without its own dedicated cooling and which puts the self driving computer last in the cooling looping a…

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAAug 4, 2026

    Whilst driving on highways which feature multiple speed limits - eg. 70 cars, 65 Trucks, 60 Buses. If full self driving more or when in adaptive cruise control - the car systems fail to recognize the restriction linked to the lower speed limits. As a result,…

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAAug 3, 2026

    I was driving down Interstate 635 Lane Departure Assist on my 2021 Model 3 pulls me into the lane it senses im departing into when system is set to "assist" (if vehicle sense im straying into the left lane as an example, it will pull me further towards …

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAAug 2, 2026

    I was operating my Tesla with Full Self-Driving (FSD) engaged when the incident occurred. I was turning right onto [XXX] from [XXX] and was positioned in the left right-turn lane approaching a railroad crossing. The railroad crossing gates were already fully l…

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAAug 1, 2026

    On XXX at approximately 5:15 AM, I was driving my 2024 Tesla Cybertruck (VIN [XXX], ~47,300 miles) on an interstate trip to [XXX] with Full Self-Driving (Supervised) engaged. I heard a loud pop from the front of the vehicle, immediately followed by an alert st…

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAJul 29, 2026

    My 2024 cybertruck has a PCS2 onboard error. It has failed but Tesla has told me it’s under warranty however if I was past the warranty it wouldn’t be covered. This is a widespread issue known on 2024/2025 cybertruck. Nearly all VINs are affected.

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAJul 29, 2026

    Passenger side view mirror intermittently gets stuck in the "reverse" position while in drive gear. I have the side view mirrors settings to where they are in a certain position when in reverse gear, and then a different position when in drive gear. I will rev…

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAJul 28, 2026

    The PCS (Power Conversion System) failed on my Cybertruck as it has on thousands of other trucks. It's an issue for me because the nearest supercharger station where I can charge is 45 miles away. I have to budget my daily driving so I don't run out of charge …

Tesla, Inc. recall questions

How many recalls has Tesla, Inc. had?

72 recalls from Tesla, Inc. are on record with U.S. safety agencies, from 2018–2026.

What is the most recent Tesla, Inc. recall?

TESLA MODEL Y (2026) recall — Suspension, dated Sep 1, 2026. Every Tesla, Inc. recall is listed on this page, newest first.

Why are Tesla, Inc. products recalled?

The most common reasons on record: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. (2).

What should I do if I have a recalled Tesla, Inc. product?

Check your VIN to see which recalls cover your exact vehicle, then confirm open ones at NHTSA.gov. Call an authorized dealer and book the repair — vehicle safety recalls are fixed free by law. Follow any do-not-drive or park-outside warning until the repair is done.

How do I get alerts for new Tesla, Inc. recalls?

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