Research · 2 model years

Tesla RoadsterEvery model year, 2008–2011

Across the 2 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 2 owner complaints for the Tesla Roadster. The 2011 model year has the most complaints (1).

01 —Model years

Tesla Roadster years compared

Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesNCAP overallMPG comb.
2011010Not rated—
2008110Not rated—
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 9, 2026
02 —Complaints by year

NHTSA complaints per model year

Newer years have had less time on the road
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Model yearNHTSA complaints
20081
20111

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 9, 2026