Written by Amir Guerami, Attorney· Last reviewed
Most ev battery and charging complaints by model year
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 2, 2026. Counts include NHTSA Electrical System: Propulsion System entries for the traction battery, charging and inverter.
| Model | Model year | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 | 2022 | 4 |
| Porsche Taycan | 2022 | 4 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 2023 | 4 |
| Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2023 | 2 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 2022 | 2 |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 | 2024 | 2 |
| Jeep Wrangler | 2024 | 2 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 2023 | 2 |
| Audi Q4 e-tron | 2023 | 1 |
| Chevrolet Equinox | 2024 | 1 |
| Ford F-150 | 2023 | 1 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 2022 | 1 |
| Genesis GV60 | 2023 | 1 |
| Kia EV6 | 2022 | 1 |
| Kia EV6 | 2024 | 1 |
Complaint counts come from NHTSA and are unverified owner reports. A high count does not mean every vehicle has the problem or that you have a claim.
How repeat ev battery and charging repairs fit the lemon law thresholds
The lemon laws look at your vehicle's own repair history, not at complaint counts for a model. If the same ev battery and charging problem keeps coming back after repairs, these are the thresholds that create a presumption:
- Maryland (Md. Code, Com. Law § 14-1502): 4 or more repair attempts for the same defect, 30 or more cumulative days out of service, or 1 repair attempt for a brake or steering failure that still fails Maryland safety inspection standards.
- D.C. (D.C. Code § 50-502(d)): 4 or more repairs for the same non-safety problem, 1 or more repairs for a safety-related problem, or 30 or more cumulative days out of service.
Both laws also require the problem to be reported within the coverage period. General information, not legal advice.
