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Owner Complaints by Model and Engine

Based on 13,197 NHTSA complaints. Updated October 2026.

5 Models
11 Engines Rated
10 Generations
13,197 NHTSA Complaints
Generations by reliability score
4 fewer complaints than their class2 about as many as their class1 more complaints than their class

Showing 5 of 5 models

Full-Size Truck

1 model
Cybertruck
1 generation · 1 engine
2024-2025

Compact Sedan

1 model
Model 3
2 generations · 2 engines
2017-20232024-2026
1 fewer complaints than their class

Full-Size Sedan

1 model
Model S
2 generations · 3 engines
2012-20202021-2025
1 fewer complaints than their class1 more complaints than their class

Full-Size SUV

1 model
Model X
3 generations · 3 engines
2016-202020212022-2025
1 fewer complaints than their class2 about as many as their class

Compact SUV

1 model
Model Y
2 generations · 2 engines
2020-20242025-2026
1 fewer complaints than their class
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