2022 Ford Escape vs 2022 Tesla Model Y
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2022 Ford Escape | 2022 Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 226 | 836 |
| Recall campaigns | 19 | 19 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 153 | 80 |
| Investigations | 2 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 84 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–41 | 123–129 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 35,500 mi | 10,444 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 486 |
| Service Brakes | 32 | 128 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 137 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 115 |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 68 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 60 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 51 |
| Structure | 20 | 27 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 18 | 0 |
| Stalling | 12 | 20 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 12 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 9 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 6 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 5 |
2022 Ford Escape
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.