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Tesla Model S vs. BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe 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    
2018 BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  13 4-Series Gran Coupes, 5.8 months of data per 4-Series Gran Coupe, average 3500 miles

* Very small sample, members only.

 

2017 BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe 14
18.571428571429% 18.571428571429% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  28 4-Series Gran Coupes, 9.5 months of data per 4-Series Gran Coupe, average 8400 miles
2017 Tesla Model S 40
92.857142857143% 92.857142857143% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  49 Model Ss, 9.8 months of data per Model S, average 14500 miles

 

2016 BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe 26
49.319727891156% 49.319727891156% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  64 4-Series Gran Coupes, 10.0 months of data per 4-Series Gran Coupe, average 18900 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 BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe 23
25.510204081633% 25.510204081633% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  85 4-Series Gran Coupes, 8.7 months of data per 4-Series Gran Coupe, average 28200 miles

Most of the cars in the sample are the related 3-Series.
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 BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe 45
64.285714285714% 64.285714285714% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  96 4-Series Gran Coupes, 9.2 months of data per 4-Series Gran Coupe, average 43800 miles
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 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.

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