2024 Honda Accord vs 2024 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 | 2024 Honda Accord | 2024 Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 141 | 38 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 70 | 52 |
| Investigations | 1 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 32–48 | 122 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 47 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 7 |
| Lane Departure | 11 | 19 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 24 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 13 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 0 |
| Engine | 10 | 0 |
| Suspension | 7 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 8 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 0 |
2024 Honda Accord
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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.