The Lemon Index
197Lemon Index (100 = average car)
113complaints per 100,000 sold
86without driver-assist complaints
48,868sold in the U.S., 2022-2024 (small sample)
Year by year
| Model year | Index | Compared with average | Complaints | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 243 | 2.4× the average car's complaints | 25 | 18,001 |
| 2023 | 211 | 2.1× the average car's complaints | 24 | 19,782 |
| 2024 | 96 | about average | 6 | 11,085 |
Top problems
- airbags: 27% of complaints
- automatic emergency braking: 18% of complaints
- brakes: 11% of complaints
- electrical: 9% of complaints
Fire complaints: 0 (0.0 per 100,000 sold; all EVs average 0.8). EV fires vs gas →
Range and yearly cost
| EPA range (2025) | 258–420 miles |
| Electricity use | 39–50 kWh per 100 miles |
| Yearly charging cost (EPA) | $850–$1,100 |
| Ford F-150, yearly gas cost | $2,800–$3,400 |
| Saves per year | about $2,125 |
EPA estimate: 15,000 miles a year at national average prices. Every EV's cost →
Recalls
14 recalls for model years 2022-2024. The newest:
- back over prevention Sep 2026
The rearview camera image may be obstructed by a notification when in reverse. NHTSA 26V597000 - seat belts Jan 2026
The bolts that secure the second-row driver and passenger side seat belt retractor assemblies may be improperly tightened. NHTSA 26V009000 - suspension Jan 2026
The toe link may have been reassembled incorrectly during service procedures performed before March 10, 2025. NHTSA 26V003000 - seat belts Jun 2025
The D-ring bolts for one or both front seat belt anchorage assemblies may not have been properly installed. NHTSA 25V370000 - equipment Jun 2024
The maximum vehicle capacity weight value on the tire placard label is incorrect. NHTSA 24V458000 - airbags Jun 2024
The attachment clips on the upper B-pillar and/or C-pillar trim panels may have been damaged during a service procedure. NHTSA 24V408000 - lights May 2024
The headlights may be improperly aimed. NHTSA 24V367000 - equipment May 2024
The dashboard air bag warning label may be missing. NHTSA 24V319000
Complaints filed with NHTSA by the end of the year after the model year. Sales are Kelley Blue Book estimates for every brand (Tesla doesn't report U.S. sales by model). These scores use a shorter window than the main Lemon Index (complaints filed by the end of the year after the model year), so brand-new EVs like the Cybertruck get a fair, complete window. That's why a Tesla's score here differs a little from its main car page. Sales source: Kelley Blue Book EV sales reports (estimates).