2012 Chevrolet Impala vs 2012 Tesla Model S
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Chevrolet Impala | 2012 Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 258 | 61 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,471 | 87 |
| Investigations | 0 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22 | 89 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 49,671 mi | 68,481 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Impala | Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 58 | 37 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 54 | 0 |
| Steering | 49 | 1 |
| Engine | 40 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 32 | 1 |
| Power Train | 27 | 5 |
| Suspension | 22 | 9 |
| Air Bags | 20 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 23 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 12 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
2012 Chevrolet Impala
2012 Tesla Model S
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.