2008 Tesla Roadster Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2008 Tesla Roadster, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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1 safety recall for the 2008 Tesla Roadster
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hub (wheels)
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.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Tesla Roadster have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 1,800 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The vehicle is prone to 'sudden acceleration' problems where the driver loses control of the vehicle when the traction control system engages and forces the regenerative engine breaking system to dise”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 18, 2009 · Vehicle speed control
Compare Tesla Roadster model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Tesla Roadster model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Tesla Roadster | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Tesla Roadster | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2008 Tesla Roadster
How do I know if my 2008 Tesla Roadster has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2008 Tesla Roadster; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Tesla dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 09V178000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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.