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Tesla (TSLA): recalls, consumer complaints, EPA violations and Federal Register
Tesla (TSLA) beyond its filings: 7 recalls in the last 12 months (72 in five years, 0 Class I); 204 consumer complaints to the CFPB in 12 months (+9%); 4 EPA-regulated facilities in violation, $444K in penalties over five years; 31 Federal Register documents in a year.
Latest recalls
- 2026-09-01 · NHTSA · Front Suspension Lateral Link May Separate
- 2026-08-05 · NHTSA · Low Beam Headlights May Be Too Bright/FMVSS 108
- 2026-07-07 · NHTSA · Noncompliant Vehicles Incorrectly Imported/FMVSS 208, 201
- 2026-05-19 · NHTSA · Missing Certification Label
- 2026-05-05 · NHTSA · Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
- 2026-04-22 · NHTSA · Wheel Stud May Separate
- 2025-11-13 · CPSC · Tesla Recalls Powerwall 2 AC Battery Power Systems Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Risk of Serious Injury or Death
- 2025-10-28 · NHTSA · Off-Road Light Bar May Detach and Become a Road Hazard
EPA facilities in violation
| Facility (as registered) | City | Status | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESLA MOTORS INC | Fremont, CA | Significant Violation | $275K |
| TESLA GIGAFACTORY NEVADA | Sparks, NV | Violation | $158K |
| TESLA INC | Lathrop, CA | Violation | — |
| TESLA INC | Fremont, CA | Violation | — |
Facilities in the EPA's ECHO register whose registered name matches the company's; a facility can belong to another business of the same name.
Tesla's latest quarter
Tesla, Q3 2026: revenue $28.0B (-0.2% year over year), operating margin 2.6%, net earnings $804M, operating cash flow $6.3B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Has Tesla had any recalls?
72 recalls on file over five years from the FDA, CPSC and NHTSA; 7 in the last 12 months.
How many complaints does Tesla get?
204 complaints to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in the last 12 months, +9% on the year before.
Has Tesla been fined by the EPA?
The 110 EPA-regulated facilities on file under its name drew $444K in penalties over five years; 4 are in violation now.
Updated Nov 8, 2026. Read automatically from SEC filings and public data; errors are possible. Not investment advice.