2023 Tesla Model Y vs 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime
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 | 2023 Tesla Model Y | 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,154 | 62 |
| Recall campaigns | 17 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 91 | 126 |
| Investigations | 8 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 151 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 123 | 38 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 7,500 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Tesla Model Y | Toyota RAV4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 474 | 6 |
| Steering | 209 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 167 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 119 | 41 |
| Service Brakes | 150 | 4 |
| Suspension | 123 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 79 | 5 |
| Visibility/wiper | 59 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 43 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 33 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 32 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 23 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 6 | 0 |
2023 Tesla Model Y
2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime
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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.