2024 Tesla Model Y vs 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan
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 Tesla Model Y | 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 318 | 67 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 58 | 264 |
| Investigations | 7 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 72 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 120 | 26–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Tesla Model Y | Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 120 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 58 | 22 |
| Back Over Prevention | 61 | 6 |
| Lane Departure | 49 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 35 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 25 | 1 |
| Steering | 24 | 2 |
| Engine | 8 | 17 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 14 | 0 |
| Battery drain | 8 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 6 |
2024 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.