Tesla Inc. issued 15 recalls in 2024, impacting over 5.13 million vehicles. The majority of these recalls were resolved through over-the-air (OTA) software updates, with only a small number requiring vehicle owners to visit a service center.
Tesla Recalls In 2024
The largest recall issued by Tesla in 2024 involved nearly 2.2 million vehicles and was the company’s first recall of its stainless steel Cybertruck. This issue was also fixed via an OTA update, eliminating the need for customers to visit a service center.
Breakdown of Recalls
- 8 out of 15 recalls were resolved through OTA software updates
- 7 recalls required vehicle owners to visit a service center, impacting less than 40,000 Tesla vehicles
Cybertruck Required Most Physical Fixes
A majority of the recalls that required a physical fix involved Tesla’s latest offering, the Cybertruck. Four recalls issued by Tesla this year, exclusively impacting the Cybertruck, required fixes that necessitated a visit to the Tesla service center. These recalls cumulatively impacted over 30,000 Cybertrucks.
Comparison to Other Manufacturers
Tesla trails behind other big names in the number of recalls issued. The company with the most recalls issued this year was Stellantis NV, parent to multiple brands including Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Maserati. Ford issued the second most number of recalls.
Key Takeaways
- Tesla issued 15 recalls in 2024, impacting over 5.13 million vehicles
- Most recalls were resolved through OTA software updates
- The Cybertruck required the most physical fixes, with four recalls impacting over 30,000 vehicles
- Tesla trails behind other manufacturers in the number of recalls issued this year