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Tesla Model S vs. BMW 1-Series Repair Frequencies

Results are for year ending June 30, 2018. Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
Year Make/Model Repair Trips Per 100 Cars Compared to all models for the same year    
2017 Tesla Model S 40
92.857142857143% 92.857142857143% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  49 Model Ss, 9.8 months of data per Model S, average 14500 miles

 

2016 Tesla Model S   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  20 Model Ss, 9.9 months of data per Model S, average 26500 miles

* Small sample, members only.

 

2015 Tesla Model S 80
100% 100% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  50 Model Ss, 10.2 months of data per Model S, average 37500 miles

Most repairs involve fit and finish issues.

 

2014 Tesla Model S   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  24 Model Ss, 9.3 months of data per Model S, average 41800 miles

* Small sample, members only.

 

2013 BMW 1-Series   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  18 1-Series, 9.4 months of data per 1-Series, average 33600 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2013 Tesla Model S 56
88.916256157635% 88.916256157635% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  49 Model Ss, 10.1 months of data per Model S, average 63000 miles

Includes some 2012s. Most of the reported problems are minor: wind noise, creaks, rattles. But also a few drive unit and battery pack replacements. Owners report outstanding service quality.

 

2012 Tesla Model S 56
65.057915057915% 65.057915057915% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  49 Model Ss, 10.1 months of data per Model S, average 63000 miles

New design, summer introduction. Combined with the 2013.

 

2011 BMW 1-Series   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  24 1-Series, 9.5 months of data per 1-Series, average 59600 miles

* Small sample, members only.

 

2009 BMW 1-Series   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  17 1-Series, 11.1 months of data per 1-Series, average 69400 miles

* Small sample, members only.

 

2008 BMW 1-Series   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  24 1-Series, 10.5 months of data per 1-Series, average 70600 miles

* Small sample, members only.

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