2022 Tesla Model 3 vs 2022 Volkswagen GTI
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2022 Tesla Model 3 | 2022 Volkswagen GTI |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 752 | 27 |
| Recall campaigns | 17 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 76 | 324 |
| Investigations | 8 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 53 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 132 | 28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 6,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Tesla Model 3 | Volkswagen GTI |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 528 | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 171 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 166 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 56 | 6 |
| Lane Departure | 44 | 8 |
| Steering | 33 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 15 | 1 |
| Power Train | 13 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 16 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
2022 Tesla Model 3
2022 Volkswagen GTI
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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.