Tesla Roadster Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints across 2 model years of the Tesla Roadster (2008–2011). The most-complained-about year is 2008.

Pick your Tesla Roadster model year

• 2008
• 2011

What Tesla Roadster owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The 2008 model year has the most, with 1.

• Traction control system1
• Vehicle speed control1
• Suspension1

All Tesla Roadster recalls (1)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Tesla Roadster, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

1. Hub (wheels)

   NHTSA 09V178000 Reported May 26, 2009 345 vehicles potentially affected TESLA MOTORS

   Tesla motors, inc. Is recalling 345 my 2008 tesla roadster vehicles manufactured between march 2008 and april 22, 2009. The rear hub flange bolts on some of these vehicles may be under-torqued and may become loose. A loose hub could lead to degradation in vehicle handling, and a rubbing noise from the rear of the vehicle.

   Remedy: Tesla will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on may 28, 2009. Owners may contact tesla toll-free at 1-877-888-3752.

   Model years: 2008

Other Tesla models

• Model 34,348 complaints
• Model Y4,222 complaints
• Model S3,402 complaints
• Model X1,549 complaints
• Cybertruck207 complaints
• Semi3 complaints
• ROADSTER21 complaints

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.