Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Suspension (19.7% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Suspension complaints here are 3.2× the median for that category across the 965 model-years tracked on this site.
An open NHTSA investigation (DP23002, opened Jun 2023) covers Vehicle Speed Control, but no recall has been issued for it yet.
4 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 2 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 37 · 19.7% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 29 · 15.4% | Recalled | Recall 22V037000 · Recall 23V838000 · Recall 24V051000 |
| Structure:body | 19 · 10.1% | No official action | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 19 · 10.1% | Recalled | Recall 21V846000 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 · 9.6% | Under investigation | DP23002 |
| Steering | 18 · 9.6% | Recalled | Recall 22V818000 · Recall 23V085000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 188 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 22V037000 · 2022 · reported 01/27/2022
Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES
NHTSA campaign 21V035000 · 2021 · reported 01/29/2021
The eMMC controller wear-out condition can cause the loss of the rearview camera display, defrost/defog control settings, and exterior turn signal lighting, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 21V846000 · 2021 · reported 10/29/2021
Unexpected activation of the AEB system may cause the car to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES
NHTSA campaign 22V169000 · 2022 · reported 03/18/2022
A delayed rearview camera image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES
NHTSA campaign 22V818000 · 2022 · reported 11/01/2022
A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES
NHTSA campaign 23V085000 · 2023 · reported 02/15/2023
FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES
NHTSA campaign 23V838000 · 2023 · reported 12/12/2023
In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES
NHTSA campaign 24V051000 · 2024 · reported 01/30/2024
Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES
NHTSA campaign 24V376000 · 2024 · reported 05/28/2024
A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“Falcon door windows leaked a ton of water into my vehicle, the falcon door window trim disintegrates. Tesla ended up saying it was the sealant…”NHTSA complaint 11504215 — filed 01/28/2023 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“Starting especially so on this date, and on occasion before this time, The vehicle would abruptly brake very aggressively when I was passing a semi…”NHTSA complaint 11501094 — filed 01/10/2023 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“May 21, 2021 air bag had to be replaced, horn did not function as well as other components of the unit on the steering wheel…”NHTSA complaint 11448136 — filed 01/20/2022 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Unknown or other issues are the most-reported category, cited in 39 of 188 NHTSA complaints (20.7%), followed by suspension (37), electrical system (29), structure:body (19). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
188 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 32 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 14 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 9 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 22V037000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
4 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. NHTSA has an open investigation (DP23002) into vehicle speed control that has not led to a recall. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
