2022 Tesla Model Y vs 2022 Toyota Highlander
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2022 Tesla Model Y | 2022 Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 859 | 245 |
| Recall campaigns | 20 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 81 | 160 |
| Investigations | 8 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 88 | 16 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 123–129 | 23–36 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 10,977 mi | 27,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Tesla Model Y | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 493 | 16 |
| Service Brakes | 130 | 37 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 139 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 119 | 17 |
| Lane Departure | 70 | 8 |
| Structure | 31 | 42 |
| Power Train | 15 | 51 |
| Steering | 56 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 23 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 12 | 16 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 20 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
2022 Tesla Model Y
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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.