TÜV Report 2026: Tesla Model Y leads vehicle inspection failures

The TÜV Report 2026, analyzing 9.5 million vehicles between July 2024 and June 2025, reveals that 21.5% of all vehicles failed their technical inspections due to serious or dangerous defects.

Among the models analyzed, the Tesla Model Y recorded the highest failure rate in the 2–3 year age category at 17.3%. Other brands with notable failure rates include Ford, specifically the Mondeo and S-Max models, and Dacia, which showed significant issues regarding build quality. Additionally, BMW models, particularly the 5 and 6 series, showed high failure rates in older vehicle categories.