This data comes from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database and reflects consumer complaints, not proven violations.

CFPB complaint data Grade D 45 complaints

Tesla, Inc. - Debt Collector Complaint Profile

CFPB complaint profile across 16 states, reputation grade D.

Complaints by issue type

What consumers report about Tesla, Inc.

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Data updated July 2026

D

Grade D · 53.7/100 composite

This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.

Based on consumer-filed CFPB complaints, not proven violations or a court finding of wrongdoing.

The verdict

A reputation grade of D: Tesla, Inc. ranks ahead of 22% of the 5,283 collectors PlainCollector grades - 78% keep a cleaner CFPB record, on 45 all-time complaints and a 91% timely-response rate.

22nd pct
reputation rank of 5,283 graded collectors
45
CFPB complaints, all-time
91%
answered inside the CFPB window
13
in the last 12 months (rising)

Grades are relative: every collector is ranked against the others, so an A reflects a cleaner record than peers, not a clean bill of conduct. A complaint is a consumer filing, not a proven violation.

What do CFPB complaints reveal about Tesla, Inc.?

Tesla, Inc. has accumulated 45 total CFPB complaints across 16 states, with 13 filed in the most recent 12 months against 32 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 28.9% of the full complaint history, a rising pattern that suggests escalating consumer friction rather than a legacy book of disputes.

The dominant consumer grievance logged with the CFPB is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", narrowing to "Debt is not yours". The company posts a 91% timely-response rate.

Complaints have been recorded across 16 states, led by California with 19 and Texas with 6. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 53.7/100 places Tesla, Inc. in grade band D.

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Complaint Summary

Total CFPB complaints

45

low-volume (CCDB)

Last 12 months

13

28.9% of all-time complaints

Rising ↑

States active

16

regional footprint

Timely response rate

91%

good band

Reputation grade

D

53.7/100 composite

How does Tesla, Inc.'s reputation rank nationally?

Reputation score vs. every graded collector

PlainCollector composite reputation score (0–100, higher = cleaner CFPB record)

54 Bottom 22% higher than 22% of 5,283 graded collectors

0–10: 0 graded collectors (0%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3 graded collectors (0%). Below this entry. 20–30: 29 graded collectors (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 160 graded collectors (3%). Below this entry. 40–50: 583 graded collectors (11%). Below this entry. 50–60: 1,469 graded collectors (28%). This entry sits in this band. 60–70: 1,364 graded collectors (26%). Above this entry. 70–80: 871 graded collectors (16%). Above this entry. 80–90: 660 graded collectors (12%). Above this entry. 90–100: 144 graded collectors (3%). Above this entry. This collector 0 100 every graded collector, bucketed by value

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Source PlainCollector composite of CFPB Consumer Complaint Database · 2013–2026

Response-quality profile

Tesla, Inc. versus the debt-collection vertical average.

Timely response within SLA 90.7%
Vertical avg

CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.

State coverage breadth 28.6%

Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.

How does Tesla, Inc. compare to its peers?

How does Tesla, Inc. compare? Versus a similar-volume peer and the national average, drawn from 10 collectors with a comparable complaint count
Tesla, Inc. National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
13
0
268
Timely-response ratehigher is better
91%
78%
91%
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
0%
15%
19%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Complaint Trend (24 months)

2017-04 2026-02

Issue Detail Breakdown

Issue Sub-Issue Complaints
Attempts to collect debt not owed - 18
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action - 12
False statements or representation - 6
Written notification about debt - 3
Communication tactics - 3
Electronic communications - 2
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly - 1

Where do complaints against Tesla, Inc. come from?

Tesla, Inc.'s own per-state count, not a national baseline.

Top states by complaints against Tesla, Inc.

Across 16 states with at least one filing

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What to do if Tesla, Inc. contacts you

A grade of D signals how Tesla, Inc.'s CFPB record compares to peers, here is how to act on it.

  • Demand written debt validation within 30 days of first contact, collectors must prove the debt is yours. Validation letter
  • Confirm the caller is really Tesla, Inc. and not an impostor before paying anything. Verify a collector
  • Know your FDCPA rights, you can stop calls and report harassment. Your rights
  • See how Tesla, Inc. ranks against every other collector by complaint record. Browse rankings

Complaint counts and grades reflect the public CFPB record, not a regulator's finding of wrongdoing or legal advice. For your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common complaint against Tesla, Inc.? ▼

The most common issue consumers report about Tesla, Inc. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", specifically "Debt is not yours". This is based on 45 complaints filed with the CFPB.

Are complaints against Tesla, Inc. increasing or decreasing? ▼

Complaints against Tesla, Inc. are rising. The company received 13 complaints in the last 12 months, indicating an upward trend in consumer issues.

What is Tesla, Inc.'s reputation grade? ▼

Tesla, Inc. has a reputation grade of D (score: 53.7/100), PlainCollector's composite letter grade blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rate, and complaint trend.

Does Tesla, Inc. respond to consumer complaints? ▼

Tesla, Inc. has a 91% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

In how many states does Tesla, Inc. operate? ▼

Tesla, Inc. has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 16 states, with the most complaints from California (19 complaints).

Data sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCollector Editorial

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