Last updated: 2026-10-10
Most Reliable Tesla Models — Ranked in 2026
We ranked every Tesla model and year in our database by reliability score. The average Tesla scores 52/100 across all models and years. The 2022 Tesla Model X is the most reliable Tesla with a score of 72/100.
Tesla Reliability Rankings
| # | Vehicle | Best Year | Score | Rating | Recalls | Complaints / 10k | Maint. Rating | Est. Repair Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2022 Tesla Model X | 2022 | 72/100 | Good | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | $832/yr |
| 2 | 2025 Tesla Model Y | 2025 | 70/100 | Good | 2 | 2.7 | 2 | $832/yr |
| 3 | 2025 Tesla Model 3 | 2025 | 67/100 | Good | 3 | 5.0 | 2 | $832/yr |
| 4 | 2025 Tesla Model X | 2025 | 66/100 | Good | 3 | 1.6 | 2 | $832/yr |
| 5 | 2025 Tesla Cybertruck | 2025 | 65/100 | Good | 2 | 5.0 | 2 | |
| 6 | 2024 Tesla Model Y | 2024 | 63/100 | Good | 5 | 8.1 | 2 | $832/yr |
| 7 | 2024 Tesla Model 3 | 2024 | 62/100 | Good | 4 | 12.9 | 2 | $832/yr |
| 8 | 2024 Tesla Model X | 2024 | 61/100 | Good | 8 | 8.1 | 2 | $832/yr |
| 9 | 2026 Tesla Cybertruck | 2026 | 59/100 | Mixed | 1 | — | 2 | $832/yr |
| 10 | 2026 Tesla Model 3 | 2026 | 59/100 | Mixed | 1 | — | 2 | $832/yr |
| 11 | 2023 Tesla Model 3 | 2023 | 57/100 | Mixed | 10 | 16.6 | 2 | $832/yr |
| 12 | 2019 Tesla Model X | 2019 | 54/100 | Mixed | 6 | 42.3 | 2 | $832/yr |
| 13 | 2020 Tesla Model 3 | 2020 | 54/100 | Mixed | 20 | 20.1 | 2 | $832/yr |
| 14 | 2023 Tesla Model Y | 2023 | 53/100 | Mixed | 15 | 25.8 | 2 | $832/yr |
| 15 | 2024 Tesla Cybertruck | 2024 | 52/100 | Mixed | 10 | 43.7 | 2 | |
| 16 | 2021 Tesla Model X | 2021 | 51/100 | Mixed | 23 | 52.0 | 2 | $832/yr |
| 17 | 2018 Tesla Model X | 2018 | 51/100 | Mixed | 7 | 54.3 | 2 | $832/yr |
| 18 | 2020 Tesla Model X | 2020 | 51/100 | Mixed | 10 | 46.0 | 2 | $832/yr |
| 19 | 2025 Tesla Model S | 2025 | 50/100 | Mixed | 7 | 102.2 | 2 | $832/yr |
| 20 | 2022 Tesla Model Y | 2022 | 50/100 | Mixed | 18 | 34.7 | 2 | $832/yr |
| 21 | 2022 Tesla Model 3 | 2022 | 50/100 | Mixed | 16 | 37.3 | 2 | $832/yr |
| 22 | 2019 Tesla Model 3 | 2019 | 49/100 | Mixed | 21 | 35.3 | 2 | $832/yr |
| 23 | 2021 Tesla Model 3 | 2021 | 48/100 | Mixed | 20 | 51.5 | 2 | $832/yr |
| 24 | 2019 Tesla Model S | 2019 | 48/100 | Mixed | 14 | 83.2 | 2 | $832/yr |
| 25 | 2023 Tesla Model X | 2023 | 47/100 | Mixed | 16 | 74.1 | 2 | $832/yr |
| 26 | 2020 Tesla Model Y | 2020 | 46/100 | Mixed | 22 | 66.0 | 2 | $832/yr |
| 27 | 2018 Tesla Model 3 | 2018 | 46/100 | Mixed | 18 | 67.8 | 2 | $832/yr |
| 28 | 2018 Tesla Model S | 2018 | 46/100 | Mixed | 16 | 99.2 | 2 | $832/yr |
| 29 | 2021 Tesla Model Y | 2021 | 46/100 | Mixed | 21 | 61.4 | 2 | $832/yr |
| 30 | 2022 Tesla Model S | 2022 | 44/100 | Mixed | 18 | 88.0 | 2 | $832/yr |
| 31 | 2024 Tesla Model S | 2024 | 42/100 | Mixed | 19 | 198.7 | 2 | $832/yr |
| 32 | 2020 Tesla Model S | 2020 | 37/100 | Risky | 43 | 229.1 | 2 | $832/yr |
| 33 | 2023 Tesla Model S | 2023 | 32/100 | Risky | 43 | 489.5 | 2 | $832/yr |
| 34 | 2021 Tesla Model S | 2021 | 26/100 | Risky | 67 | 1047.9 | 2 | $832/yr |
Model Summaries
Tesla Cybertruck
Mixed overall and well below other trucks on the site, this electric pickup has a short record. The 2024 model year has the most history, with stainless trim that comes off at highway speeds and doors that swing open or do not latch. Wiper failures and sudden loss of charging add to it. The 2025 and 2026 years show far fewer complaints, but they have had little time to collect them.
Average score: 59/100. Best year: 2024 (52/100). 3 years tracked.
Tesla Model 3
Reliability is mixed and well below other sedans. Phantom braking from the driver-assist system is the most common complaint, and unintended acceleration while parking is the most serious. Front suspension wear also shows up through the steering wheel on many cars. Skip the 2018 and 2021 model years. The 2024 is the safer used pick, with far fewer recalls and complaints than earlier years.
Average score: 55/100. Best year: 2024 (62/100). 9 years tracked.
Tesla Model S
Reliability is mixed for this full-size electric sedan, and it sits well below average among sedans on the site. The 2019 model year is the safer used pick, while 2021 draws the most worry. Owners report phantom braking on cruise control or Autopilot and sudden acceleration while parking, both with crashes on record.
Average score: 41/100. Best year: 2019 (48/100). 8 years tracked.
Tesla Model X
Reliability is mixed, and the Model X sits well below average among SUVs. Suspension and electrical complaints run through most years, from rear tires worn to the cords to screens that go blank while driving. The 2018 and 2023 years are the ones to avoid. The 2022 is the site's pick, while the newest years have had little time to collect complaints.
Average score: 57/100. Best year: 2022 (72/100). 8 years tracked.
Tesla Model Y
Mixed overall and well below average among SUVs, the Model Y improves with newer years. The 2020 and 2021 cars draw the most complaints, led by phantom braking on cruise control and sudden surges at parking speeds. The 2024 is the better used pick, though some owners report computer failures that blacked out cameras and driver aids.
Average score: 55/100. Best year: 2024 (63/100). 6 years tracked.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the most reliable Tesla?
- Based on our data, the 2022 Tesla Model X is the most reliable Tesla with a score of 72/100 ("Good"). It has 0 recalls and 0 owner complaints.
- Are Tesla vehicles reliable?
- Tesla vehicles have an average reliability score of 52/100 across all models and years in our database. Individual models vary, so checking the specific model year you're considering is important.
- Which Tesla models should I avoid?
- Based on our data, these Tesla model-years are statistical outliers within their lines: 2024 Cybertruck (52/100), 2021 Model X (51/100), 2021 Model 3 (48/100), 2023 Model X (47/100), 2020 Model Y (46/100), 2018 Model 3 (46/100), 2021 Model Y (46/100), 2021 Model S (26/100). These have higher recall counts and complaint volumes relative to their siblings.
- How do Tesla repair costs compare?
- Repair costs vary by model. Check the detailed rankings table above for estimated annual repair costs for each Tesla model year.
How we score Tesla model years
Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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