The Lemon Index
Year by year
| Model year | Index | Compared with average | Complaints | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 429 | 4.3× the average car's complaints | 94 | 38,965 |
Top problems
- body structure: 30% of complaints
- wipers and visibility: 15% of complaints
- electrical: 13% of complaints
- steering: 11% of complaints
Fire complaints: 2 (5.1 per 100,000 sold; all EVs average 0.8). EV fires vs gas →
Range and yearly cost
| EPA range (2025) | 325–335 miles |
| Electricity use | 41–43 kWh per 100 miles |
| Yearly charging cost (EPA) | $900–$1,000 |
| Ford F-150, yearly gas cost | $2,800–$3,400 |
| Saves per year | about $2,150 |
EPA estimate: 15,000 miles a year at national average prices. Every EV's cost →
Recalls
11 recalls for model years 2024. The newest:
- wheels Apr 2026
The brake rotor stud holes may crack and allow the stud to separate from the wheel hub. NHTSA 26V255000 - lights Oct 2025
An incorrect surface primer may have been used to attach the lightbar to the windshield, causing the light bar to loosen and detach. NHTSA 25V735000 - lights Oct 2025
The vehicle controller software may cause the front parking lights to be too bright and exceed the maximum light output, adversely affecting the vision of other drivers. NHTSA 25V699000 - body structure Mar 2025
The light bar can delaminate and detach from the vehicle. NHTSA 25V170000 - tires Dec 2024
The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. NHTSA 24V935000 - electrical Nov 2024
A fault in the drive inverter may cause a loss of drive power to the wheels. NHTSA 24V832000 - back over prevention Sep 2024
The rearview camera image may be delayed after shifting into reverse. NHTSA 24V718000 - body structure Jun 2024
The trunk bed trim sail applique could have been improperly adhered and can loosen. NHTSA 24V457000
Driver-assist crash reports to NHTSA involving a Tesla Cybertruck: 86 since 2021. What those reports do and don't show →
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).