2024 Tesla Model Y vs 2024 Volkswagen ID.4
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2024 Tesla Model Y | 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 307 | 48 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 57 | 227 |
| Investigations | 7 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 68 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 120 | 107 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Tesla Model Y | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 117 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 58 | 27 |
| Back Over Prevention | 61 | 2 |
| Lane Departure | 46 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 33 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 24 | 5 |
| Steering | 22 | 0 |
| Structure | 15 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 14 | 0 |
| Battery drain | 8 | 0 |
2024 Tesla Model Y
2024 Volkswagen ID.4
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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.