Tesla Lemon Law Claims – Recalls & Common Issues

Explore commonly reported problems with Tesla vehicles and recalls reported to NHTSA. See if your Tesla may qualify under California Lemon Law — get a free review.

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391

Recalls Reported to NHTSA

4,229

Complaints Reported to NHTSA

Models With Reported Data

Est. 2003

About Tesla

Brand History

Founded in 2003, Tesla has revolutionized the electric vehicle market and autonomous driving technology.

Quick Facts

Founded:2003

Headquarters:Austin, Texas

Popular Models:5

Lemon Law Context

Tesla vehicles face lemon law claims due to build quality issues, software problems, and battery-related defects.

Why Tesla Appears in Lemon Law Claims

Tesla vehicles appear in California lemon law cases involving consumer-reported, recurring mechanical issues and alleged manufacturing defects that may impact vehicle safety, value, and usability. Whether any individual vehicle qualifies depends on its specific repair history.

Tesla Recalls & Complaints by Model

We track 391 NHTSA recalls and 4,229 consumer complaints across 6 Tesla models with reported data. The table below shows the Tesla model years with the most consumer complaints on file — select a vehicle for its full recall and complaint history, or jump straight to a free case review. Complaints are consumer-reported allegations filed with NHTSA and are not proof that any individual vehicle is defective.

Vehicle	Recalls	Complaints	Top reported issue
2022 Tesla Model 3	17	743	—	Check my case →
2021 Tesla Model 3	21	642	—	Check my case →
2019 Tesla Model 3	21	590	Forward Collision Avoidance	Check my case →
2020 Tesla Model 3	20	428	—	Check my case →
2023 Tesla Model 3	11	406	—	Check my case →
2020 Tesla Model Y	23	271	Forward Collision Avoidance	Check my case →
2026 Tesla Model Y	6	262	Forward Collision Avoidance	Check my case →
2024 Tesla Model 3	4	196	—	Check my case →
2021 Tesla Model S	24	174	—	Check my case →
2024 Tesla Cybertruck	11	157	—	Check my case →
2022 Tesla Model S	20	131	—	Check my case →
2022 Tesla Model X	22	121	—	Check my case →
2025 Tesla Model Y	3	86	—	Check my case →
2026 Tesla Model 3	1	7	—	Check my case →
2026 Tesla Cybertruck	2	5	—	Check my case →
2026 Tesla Model X	0	4	—	Check my case →
2026 Tesla Model S	0	3	—	Check my case →
2024 Tesla Semi	0	3	—	Check my case →
2021 Tesla Model X	24	0	—	Check my case →
2021 Tesla Model Y	22	0	—	Check my case →

See all 37 Tesla vehicles we track

2022 Tesla Model Y (19 recalls · 0 complaints)
2023 Tesla Model X (17 recalls · 0 complaints)
2023 Tesla Model Y (16 recalls · 0 complaints)
2023 Tesla Model S (13 recalls · 0 complaints)
2020 Tesla Model S (11 recalls · 0 complaints)
2020 Tesla Model X (10 recalls · 0 complaints)
2019 Tesla Model S (10 recalls · 0 complaints)
2024 Tesla Model X (8 recalls · 0 complaints)
2019 Tesla Model X (8 recalls · 0 complaints)
2024 Tesla Model S (6 recalls · 0 complaints)
2024 Tesla Model Y (5 recalls · 0 complaints)
2025 Tesla Model 3 (3 recalls · 0 complaints)
2025 Tesla Cybertruck (3 recalls · 0 complaints)
2025 Tesla Model X (3 recalls · 0 complaints)
2019 Tesla Model Y (3 recalls · 0 complaints)
2022 Tesla Semi (2 recalls · 0 complaints)
2025 Tesla Model S (2 recalls · 0 complaints)

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Disclaimer: Recalls and complaints shown on this page are reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are consumer-reported allegations that are unverified and do not establish that any specific vehicle is defective. They are provided for informational purposes only. Whether a vehicle may qualify under California Lemon Law depends on its individual repair history. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. This page is attorney advertising and not legal advice.