2021 TESLA MODEL S — Owner-Reported Problems

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-08-22 168 complaints · 24 recalls
Most-reported system: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (36 complaints · 21.4%)
Safety signals:
  • Crashes 13
  • Fires 2
  • Injuries 4
  • Deaths 1
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Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Component Problem Distribution

Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)

Component Problem Distribution FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE appears in 36 of 168 owner complaints (21.4%) in this vehicle snapshot. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: 36 complaints, 21.4% of reports FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 36 · 21.4% · 6 crash reports STEERING: 21 complaints, 12.5% of reports STEERING 21 · 12.5% ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 14 complaints, 8.3% of reports ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14 · 8.3% WHEELS: 9 complaints, 5.4% of reports WHEELS 9 · 5.4% LANE DEPARTURE: 7 complaints, 4.2% of reports LANE DEPARTURE 7 · 4.2% · 2 crash reports SUSPENSION: 7 complaints, 4.2% of reports SUSPENSION 7 · 4.2% EXTERIOR LIGHTING: 6 complaints, 3.6% of reports EXTERIOR LIGHTING 6 · 3.6% SEAT BELTS: 5 complaints, 3.0% of reports SEAT BELTS 5 · 3.0% STRUCTURE: 5 complaints, 3.0% of reports STRUCTURE 5 · 3.0% UNKNOWN OR OTHER: 95 complaints, 56.6% of reports UNKNOWN OR OTHER 95 · 56.6% · 11 crash reports 1 fire reports 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.

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System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 36 21.4% 6 crashes · 0 fires
STEERING 21 12.5% 0 crashes · 0 fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14 8.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
WHEELS 9 5.4% 0 crashes · 0 fires
LANE DEPARTURE 7 4.2% 2 crashes · 0 fires
SUSPENSION 7 4.2% 0 crashes · 0 fires
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 6 3.6% 0 crashes · 0 fires
SEAT BELTS 5 3.0% 0 crashes · 0 fires
STRUCTURE 5 3.0% 0 crashes · 0 fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 95 56.6% 11 crashes · 1 fires
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Problem & Recall Timeline

Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time

Problem & Recall Timeline Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Oct 2020; the first recall shown was reported in Oct 2021. 2020-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2021-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2021-Q3: 8 owner reports 8 2021-Q4: 8 owner reports 8 2022-Q1: 30 owner reports 30 2022-Q2: 8 owner reports 8 2022-Q3: 16 owner reports 16 2022-Q4: 13 owner reports 13 2023-Q1: 8 owner reports 8 2023-Q2: 12 owner reports 12 2023-Q3: 14 owner reports 14 2023-Q4: 8 owner reports 8 2024-Q1: 7 owner reports 7 2024-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2024-Q3: 3 owner reports 3 2024-Q4: 10 owner reports 10 2025-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2025-Q2: 4 owner reports 4 2025-Q3: 3 owner reports 3 2025-Q4: 5 owner reports 5 2026-Q1: 2 owner reports 2 2026-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2026-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 Owner reports Oct 2020 Jul 2026 Recall campaign 21V846000 ◆ Recall campaign 21V846000 Recall campaign 21V868000 ◆ Recall campaign 21V868000 Recall campaign 21V00B000 ◆ Recall campaign 21V00B000 Recall campaign 22V037000 ◆ Recall campaign 22V037000 Recall campaign 22V045000 ◆ Recall campaign 22V045000 Recall campaign 22V050000 ◆ Recall campaign 22V050000 Recall campaign 22V063000 ◆ Recall campaign 22V063000 Recall campaign 22V104000 ◆ Recall campaign 22V104000 Recall campaign 22V235000 ◆ Recall campaign 22V235000 Recall campaign 22V296000 ◆ Recall campaign 22V296000 Recall campaign 22V702000 ◆ Recall campaign 22V702000 Recall campaign 22E092000 ◆ Recall campaign 22E092000 Recall campaign 22V818000 ◆ Recall campaign 22V818000 Recall campaign 23V085000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V085000 Recall campaign 23V488000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V488000 Recall campaign 23V743000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V743000 Recall campaign 23V838000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V838000 Recall campaign 24V051000 ◆ Recall campaign 24V051000 Recall campaign 24V153000 ◆ Recall campaign 24V153000 Recall campaign 24V376000 ◆ Recall campaign 24V376000 Recall campaign 24V554000 ◆ Recall campaign 24V554000 Recall campaign 24V967000 ◆ Recall campaign 24V967000 Recall campaign 25V172000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V172000 Recall campaign 26V283000 ◆ Recall campaign 26V283000 Investigation PE21020 ● Investigation PE21020 Investigation PE21023 ● Investigation PE21023 Investigation PE22002 ● Investigation PE22002 Investigation EA22002 ● Investigation EA22002 Investigation DP22005 ● Investigation DP22005 Investigation PE23006 ● Investigation PE23006 Investigation DP23001 ● Investigation DP23001 Investigation DP23002 ● Investigation DP23002 Investigation RQ24009 ● Investigation RQ24009 Investigation PE24031 ● Investigation PE24031 Investigation PE24033 ● Investigation PE24033 Investigation AQ25002 ● Investigation AQ25002 Investigation PE25012 ● Investigation PE25012 Investigation EA26002 ● Investigation EA26002
  • Campaign 21V846000 was reported 355 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 21V00B000 was reported 408 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 22V037000 was reported 208 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 22V045000 was reported 209 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 22V050000 was reported 210 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 22V063000 was reported 212 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 22V104000 was reported 28 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 22V235000 was reported 279 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 22V296000 was reported 529 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 22V702000 was reported 48 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 22E092000 was reported 91 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 22V818000 was reported 486 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 23V085000 was reported 592 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 23V743000 was reported 646 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 23V838000 was reported 888 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 24V051000 was reported 937 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 24V153000 was reported 965 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 24V376000 was reported 272 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 24V554000 was reported 1,113 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 24V967000 was reported 1,063 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 26V283000 was reported 1,992 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
Date Record type Count Record identifier
2020-Q4 Owner reports 2
2021-Q1 Owner reports 1
2021-Q3 Owner reports 8
2021-Q4 Owner reports 8
2022-Q1 Owner reports 30
2022-Q2 Owner reports 8
2022-Q3 Owner reports 16
2022-Q4 Owner reports 13
2023-Q1 Owner reports 8
2023-Q2 Owner reports 12
2023-Q3 Owner reports 14
2023-Q4 Owner reports 8
2024-Q1 Owner reports 7
2024-Q2 Owner reports 1
2024-Q3 Owner reports 3
2024-Q4 Owner reports 10
2025-Q1 Owner reports 1
2025-Q2 Owner reports 4
2025-Q3 Owner reports 3
2025-Q4 Owner reports 5
2026-Q1 Owner reports 2
2026-Q2 Owner reports 2
2026-Q3 Owner reports 2
Recall campaign 1 21V846000
Recall campaign 1 21V868000
Recall campaign 1 21V00B000
Recall campaign 1 22V037000
Recall campaign 1 22V045000
Recall campaign 1 22V050000
Recall campaign 1 22V063000
Recall campaign 1 22V104000
Recall campaign 1 22V235000
Recall campaign 1 22V296000
Recall campaign 1 22V702000
Recall campaign 1 22E092000
Recall campaign 1 22V818000
Recall campaign 1 23V085000
Recall campaign 1 23V488000
Recall campaign 1 23V743000
Recall campaign 1 23V838000
Recall campaign 1 24V051000
Recall campaign 1 24V153000
Recall campaign 1 24V376000
Recall campaign 1 24V554000
Recall campaign 1 24V967000
Recall campaign 1 25V172000
Recall campaign 1 26V283000
Defect investigation 1 PE21020
Defect investigation 1 PE21023
Defect investigation 1 PE22002
Defect investigation 1 EA22002
Defect investigation 1 DP22005
Defect investigation 1 PE23006
Defect investigation 1 DP23001
Defect investigation 1 DP23002
Defect investigation 1 RQ24009
Defect investigation 1 PE24031
Defect investigation 1 PE24033
Defect investigation 1 AQ25002
Defect investigation 1 PE25012
Defect investigation 1 EA26002
NHTSA Safety Recalls Snapshot 2026-08-22 Open source record Read our complete data methodology →

Safety Recalls (24)

Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA

  1. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 21V00B000

    Report date
    Component:
    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
    Consequence:
    If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Tesla Service will inspect and reposition the latch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 18, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-11-003.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  2. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 21V846000

    Report date
    Component:
    FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
    Consequence:
    Unexpected activation of the AEB system may cause the car to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Tesla Service has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-00-004.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  3. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 21V868000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Tesla Service will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-007.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  4. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 22E092000

    Report date
    Component:
    VISIBILITY
    Consequence:
    When using the incorrect mirrors, the driver may misjudge the distance of other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Tesla Service will replace the mirrors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 31, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-12-002.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  5. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 22V037000

    Report date
    Component:
    STEERING
    Consequence:
    Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that disables the "rolling stop" functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-001.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  6. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 22V045000

    Report date
    Component:
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Consequence:
    The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
    Remedy:
    Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-002.
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  7. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 22V050000

    Report date
    Component:
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Consequence:
    Decreased defrosting performance may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-18-002.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  8. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 22V063000

    Report date
    Component:
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Consequence:
    Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-003. Note: This recall has been superseded by Recall 22V-235. Tesla's number for the new recall is SB-22-00-003.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  9. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 22V104000

    Report date
    Component:
    AIR BAGS
    Consequence:
    An incorrectly assembled inflator can cause a delayed or improper deployment of the side curtain air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
    Remedy:
    Tesla Service Centers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-20-001.
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  10. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 22V235000

    Report date
    Component:
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Consequence:
    Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, including Summon and Smart Summon, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-003. Note: This recall supersedes recall 22V-063. Vehicles configured with Summon or Smart Summon and already remedied under 22V-063 will need to have the new remedy software installed.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  11. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 22V296000

    Report date
    Component:
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Consequence:
    A lagging or restarting CPU may prevent the center screen from displaying the rearview camera image, gear selection, windshield visibility control settings, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will improve CPU temperature management, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-009.
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  12. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 22V702000

    Report date
    Component:
    VISIBILITY
    Consequence:
    A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update of the automatic window reversal system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2032. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-013.
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  13. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 22V818000

    Report date
    Component:
    STEERING
    Consequence:
    A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update to recalibrate the EPAS system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 31, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-014.
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  14. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 23V085000

    Report date
    Component:
    STEERING
    Consequence:
    FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-001.
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  15. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 23V488000

    Report date
    Component:
    SEAT BELTS
    Consequence:
    A detached seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Tesla Service will inspect the front-row seat belts and connect the seat belts to pretensioner anchors, or replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-20-004.
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  16. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 23V743000

    Report date
    Component:
    AIR BAGS
    Consequence:
    An air bag that is not designed to function with the replacement steering yoke or wheel may deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
    Remedy:
    Tesla Service will inspect and replace the driver air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-20-005.
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  17. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 23V838000

    Report date
    Component:
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Consequence:
    In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-008.
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  18. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 24V051000

    Report date
    Component:
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Consequence:
    Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  19. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 24V153000

    Report date
    Component:
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Consequence:
    Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are muted, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, release 2023.44.30.14, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-006.
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  20. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 24V376000

    Report date
    Component:
    SEAT BELTS
    Consequence:
    A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
    Remedy:
    Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-008.
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  21. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 24V554000

    Report date
    Component:
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Consequence:
    An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-012.
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  22. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 24V967000

    Report date
    Component:
    AIR BAGS
    Consequence:
    A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Tesla service will replace the air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-20-001.
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  23. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V172000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Tesla service will inspect and install an air bag with the correct horn pad as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-20-001.
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  24. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 26V283000

    Report date
    Component:
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Consequence:
    A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-001.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →
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Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records

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Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-08-21
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Supported range: $1.50–$10.00 per gallon
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Adjacent Model Years

Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records

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