Tesla is one of the most recognisable electric car brands on UK roads. Known for its technology-led approach and long-range EVs.
But like every vehicle manufacturer, Tesla has also issued recalls to correct safety, software and component-related issues.
To understand the scale and nature of Tesla recalls, we reviewed 35 UK recall records from .gov covering:
Across these records, the data lists 277,817 affected vehicles.
That figure does not necessarily mean 277,817 unique cars. As a vehicle can appear in more than one recall.
However, it does give a useful picture of the issues Tesla has addressed across its UK model range.
The records show that Tesla recalls often fall into two broad categories:
- Traditional safety-related repairs. Think steering, airbags, seat belts and brakes.
- Technology-led issues. Such as software, camera displays, eCall functionality, TPMS warnings and over-the-air updates.
Key Findings from the Tesla Recall Data
| Model | Recall entries | Vehicles listed across recall records |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | 11 | 130,725 |
| Tesla Model Y | 7 | 103,948 |
| Tesla Model S | 8 | 30,096 |
| Tesla Model X | 8 | 13,017 |
| Tesla Roadster | 1 | 31 |
The Tesla Model 3 appears most often in the data. Both by number of recall entries and total vehicles listed.
The Model Y follows closely, driven by several high-volume software and safety-related recalls.
The largest single recall entry in the dataset relates to the Model Y electric power-assisted steering system, affecting 66,598 vehicles.
The same recall also applied to 30,864 Model 3 vehicles, bringing that specific steering-related software recall to more than 97,000 vehicles across both models.
Another major recall relates to the tyre pressure monitoring system, affecting 45,929 Model 3 vehicles and 16,964 Model Y vehicles.