2023 Hyundai Sonata vs 2023 Tesla Model S
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 | 2023 Hyundai Sonata | 2023 Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 86 | 113 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 50 | 73 |
| Investigations | 0 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–47 | 120 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Sonata | Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 37 | 2 |
| Engine | 27 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 16 |
| Steering | 2 | 20 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 9 |
| Power Train | 16 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 16 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Stalling | 5 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
2023 Hyundai Sonata
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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.