Tesla Transmission Problems by Model
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Owners have filed 226 transmission complaints with NHTSA across the 2 Tesla models we track that have at least 50 each. The most come from the Tesla Model S (138).
Tesla models by transmission complaints
| Model | Transmission complaints | Per 1,000 sold | Share of all complaints | Worst years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model S | 138 | — | 4.3% | 2013, 2015 and 2014 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 88 | — | 2.1% | 2018 and 2021 |
Per 1,000 sold appears only where published U.S. sales exist for at least three model years. Data fetched July 2026 to November 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Tesla have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 226 transmission complaints with NHTSA across the 2 Tesla models we track that have at least 50 each. The most come from the Tesla Model S (138).
Which Tesla models have the most transmission complaints?
the Tesla Model S (138) and the Tesla Model 3 (88), by owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Raw counts favor high-selling models.
Sources
- NHTSA complaints by vehicle (owner complaints API) — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Report a vehicle safety problem — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration