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Tesla Model S rust / corrosion reports by year

33 NHTSA complaints describe rust, corrosion and paint failures on Tesla Model S vehicles. The most reported year is 2013 with 15 reports.

YearReportsShare of narratives
2016 Model S112%
2015 Model S71%
2013 Model S153%

Counts come from keyword analysis of complaint narratives — one complaint can describe several symptoms, and classification is approximate. Raw counts favor years that sold in larger numbers.