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Tesla auto loans & leases complaints

Consumers have filed 460 complaints about Tesla's auto loans & leases, 147 in the last 12 months (+17%). Tesla answered 52.4% on time and closed 0% with relief. See the whole Tesla record.

Tesla against other auto lenders

#Company12 monthsChangeOn timeReliefAll time
1Santander Holdings USA2,463+55%100%36%5,915
2Ally Financial1,987+53%100%4%9,980
3Westlake Financial1,921+69%100%0%6,159
4Credit Acceptance1,277+12%99.7%4%6,077
5Capital One1,225+17%100%2%6,196
6Bridgecrest1,019+29%99.5%0%3,330
7Hyundai Capital America996+81%100%0%4,690
8Toyota Financial Services938+52%99.9%6%4,524
9Exeter Finance830+24%99.9%0%2,969
10Wells Fargo686+40%100%19%6,683
11American Honda Finance556+57%99.6%0%2,789
12American Credit Acceptance554+63%100%0%1,840
13Tesla147+17%52.4%0%460

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Latest Tesla auto loans & leases complaints

ReceivedAboutIssueStateAnswerOn time
Oct 28, 2025Auto loans & leasesProblems at the end of the loan or leaseTermination fees or other problem when ending the lease earlyGAExplainedYes
Oct 21, 2025Auto loans & leasesGetting a loan or leaseChanges in terms mid-deal or after closingCAExplainedYes
Oct 14, 2025Auto loans & leasesGetting a loan or leaseProblem with signing the paperworkMOExplainedYes
Oct 13, 2025Auto loans & leasesProblems at the end of the loan or leaseTermination fees or other problem when ending the lease earlyFLExplainedYes
Oct 12, 2025Auto loans & leasesProblems at the end of the loan or leaseTermination fees or other problem when ending the lease early-ExplainedYes
Oct 6, 2025Auto loans & leasesRepossessionLender trying to repossess or disable the vehicleFLExplainedYes
Oct 6, 2025Auto loans & leasesRepossessionLender trying to repossess or disable the vehicleFLExplainedYes
Oct 2, 2025Auto loans & leasesRepossessionNotice to repossessCAExplainedYes
Sep 30, 2025Auto loans & leasesManaging the loan or leaseProblem with fees chargedNYExplainedYes
Sep 27, 2025Auto loans & leasesGetting a loan or leaseConfusing or misleading advertising or marketingAZExplainedYes
Sep 23, 2025Auto loans & leasesManaging the loan or leaseProblem with fees chargedFLExplainedNo
Sep 23, 2025Auto loans & leasesProblems at the end of the loan or leaseExcess mileage, damage, or wear fees, or other problem after the lease is finishedNYExplainedNo
Sep 20, 2025Auto loans & leasesManaging the loan or leaseProblem with fees chargedILExplainedNo
Sep 20, 2025Auto loans & leasesGetting a loan or leaseLoan opened without my consent or knowledgeNCExplainedNo
Sep 20, 2025Auto loans & leasesManaging the loan or leaseBilling problemIAExplainedYes
Sep 20, 2025Auto loans & leasesGetting a loan or leaseChanges in terms mid-deal or after closingFLExplainedYes
Sep 19, 2025Auto loans & leasesGetting a loan or leaseChanges in terms mid-deal or after closingFLExplainedYes
Sep 19, 2025Auto loans & leasesRepossessionLender trying to repossess or disable the vehicleNJExplainedYes
Sep 19, 2025Auto loans & leasesGetting a loan or leaseChanges in terms mid-deal or after closingMNExplainedNo
Sep 18, 2025Auto loans & leasesManaging the loan or leaseProblem with additional products or services purchased with the loanFLExplainedYes
Sep 16, 2025Auto loans & leasesRepossessionCompany explaining amount owedNYExplainedNo
Sep 9, 2025Auto loans & leasesGetting a loan or leaseConfusing or misleading advertising or marketingUTExplainedNo
Sep 8, 2025Auto loans & leasesGetting a loan or leaseProblem with signing the paperworkGAExplainedNo
Sep 6, 2025Auto loans & leasesManaging the loan or leaseLoan sold or transferred to another companyFLExplainedYes
Sep 3, 2025Auto loans & leasesGetting a loan or leaseCredit denialNYExplainedYes
Sep 2, 2025Auto loans & leasesManaging the loan or leaseProblem with fees chargedWAExplainedYes
Aug 28, 2025Auto loans & leasesGetting a loan or leaseChanges in terms mid-deal or after closingWAExplainedYes
Aug 28, 2025Auto loans & leasesProblems at the end of the loan or leaseExcess mileage, damage, or wear fees, or other problem after the lease is finishedCAExplainedYes
Aug 26, 2025Auto loans & leasesGetting a loan or leaseConfusing or misleading advertising or marketingNJExplainedYes
Aug 26, 2025Auto loans & leasesUnable to get your credit report or credit scoreOther problem getting your report or credit scoreAZExplainedYes

Your rights with auto lenders

Repossession rules come from your contract and your state's law: in many states a lender can repossess without warning once you default, but it cannot breach the peace, and it must tell you how to get the car back and how it will be sold. You are usually entitled to a refund of unused add-ons such as GAP or service contracts when the loan ends early.

Scam warning: Watch for add-ons slipped into the contract, and get every promise in writing before you sign. A dealer cannot make you buy extras to get the loan.

General information, not legal advice; rules vary by state. Plain-English guides

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