2022 Ford Maverick vs 2022 Tesla Model S
Two sedans from the same model year, side by side. Every figure is a raw NHTSA/EPA count — not normalised by how many were sold.
Side by side: 2022 Model S has fewer recorded recall campaigns (20 vs 28), and 2022 Model S has fewer recorded owner complaints (136 vs 145). 2022 Model S carries more NHTSA investigations (13 vs 1). Only 2022 Maverick has NHTSA crash ratings, and both have EPA fuel-economy data.
| Metric | 2022 Ford Maverick | 2022 Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 28 | 20 |
| Owner complaints | 145 | 136 |
| NHTSA investigations | 1 | 13 |
| NHTSA crash rating | Rated by NHTSA | Not rated |
| EPA fuel economy | Available | Available |
How to read this
- A green check marks the lower raw count — fewer recorded issues, not a declared winner.
- Complaint totals are not normalised by vehicle population; a big-seller shows more of everything.
- Where a rating or EPA record is absent, that is missing data — not evidence of safety.