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Tesla, Inc.

408 consumer complaints recorded in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, with breakdowns by product, state, and complaint year.

408 consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows Tesla, Inc.'s complaint history from CFPB public records. 408 consumers have filed complaints since 2019. The company has a 90.4% timely response rate and has provided relief in 0% of cases.

408
Total Complaints
90.4%
Timely Response
0%
Disputed
0%
Relief Provided
43
States Active
2019
Since

Total complaints

408

Filed since 2019

Timely response

90.4%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

0%

Closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Timely response rate 90.4%
Federal benchmark

CFPB benchmark: response within 15 calendar days of filing.

Relief rate 0.0%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

Tesla, Inc. complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 408

Tesla, Inc. complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 408 total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Vehicle loan: 244 complaints (62.6%), resolution 0.0% Vehicle loan 62.6% Credit reporting: 46 complaints (11.8%), resolution 0.0% Credit reporting 11.8% Credit reporting,: 40 complaints (10.3%), resolution 0.0% Credit reporting, 10.3% Debt collection: 26 complaints (6.7%), resolution 0.0% Debt collection 6.7% Payday loan,: 16 complaints (4.1%), resolution 0.0% Payday loan,: 11 complaints (2.8%), resolution 0.0% Money transfer,: 7 complaints (1.8%), resolution 0.0%
  • Vehicle loan 244 62.6% 0% relief
  • Credit reporting 46 11.8% 0% relief
  • Credit reporting, 40 10.3% 0% relief
  • Debt collection 26 6.7% 0% relief
  • Payday loan, 16 4.1% 0% relief
  • Payday loan, 11 2.8% 0% relief
  • Money transfer, 7 1.8% 0% relief

How Tesla, Inc.'s 408 complaints split across CFPB product categories. Resolution rate badge = % closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

Complaints by Product

Product Complaints
Vehicle loan or lease 244
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 46
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 40
Debt collection 26
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 16
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 11
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 7
Checking or savings account 6
Credit card 6
Mortgage 3
Credit card or prepaid card 2
Debt or credit management 1

Top States

State Complaints
CA 135
FL 52
TX 27
IL 20
NJ 18
NY 17
MD 14
GA 10
AZ 10
WA 9
MA 8
OH 7
PA 6
NC 6
VA 6
MO 5
CO 5
DC 4
MI 4
MN 4

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Getting a loan or lease 98
Managing the loan or lease 67
Problems at the end of the loan or lease 51
Improper use of your report 48
Incorrect information on your report 32
Repossession 18
Attempts to collect debt not owed 11
Charged fees or interest you didn't expect 8
Problem when making payments 7
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 7
Problem with a purchase shown on your statement 6
Problem with additional add-on products or services 5
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 5
Other transaction problem 4
False statements or representation 4
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 4
Problem with the payoff process at the end of the loan 4
Problem with a lender or other company charging your account 3
Managing an account 3
Unable to get your credit report or credit score 3

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2019 5 100%
2020 27 100%
2021 31 100%
2022 51 98%
2023 59 100%
2024 66 92.4%
2025 113 81.4%
2026 56 78.6%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About Tesla, Inc.

Tesla, Inc. has accumulated 408 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 43 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 133 include a consumer narrative — the verbatim description of the reported problem that the CFPB collects alongside each filing. The earliest complaint on file dates back to 2019, and the most recent logged activity is 2026-03-31, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.

Looking at response behavior, Tesla, Inc. reports a 90.4% timely-response rate and has closed 93.4% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 0% of complaints were closed with monetary or non-monetary relief — an outcome signal that tracks how often consumers walked away with some form of remediation. A further 0% of responses were formally disputed by the consumer after the company replied, a useful marker of resolution quality independent of sheer volume. The most-reported product category for this record is "Vehicle loan or lease", and the single most common underlying issue is "Getting a loan or lease".

Complaint volume is heavily influenced by company size, customer base, and market footprint — larger financial institutions routinely carry more filings purely because they serve more consumers. A complaint is a consumer-reported allegation, not proven wrongdoing, and a timely or relief-flagged closure does not by itself confirm fault. Use this page as one input among many when evaluating Tesla, Inc.: cross-check against the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database directly, review your own contract terms, and consult a licensed professional for financial, legal, or regulatory advice. This page is informational only.

Disclaimer: This data is from CFPB public records. PlainComplaint does not provide financial advice. A complaint does not indicate that a company has violated any law or regulation. Complaint volumes are influenced by company size, customer base, and market presence. Use this data as one of many inputs when evaluating a company.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CFPB complaints does Tesla, Inc. have?

Tesla, Inc. has received 408 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does Tesla, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

Tesla, Inc. has a 90.4% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about Tesla, Inc.?

The most common issue reported against Tesla, Inc. is "Getting a loan or lease" in the "Vehicle loan or lease" product category.

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