Zero S years to avoid
No model year of the Zero S stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Zero S years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Zero S complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Zero S problems
All model years combined.
- Lights2
- Engine2
- Electrical2
- Brakes2
- Acceleration2
Zero S problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 1 | Lights | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2018 | - | 1 | Electrical | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2013 | - | 1 | Brakes | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2012 | - | 1 | Brakes | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2011 | - | 1 | Acceleration | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2010 | - | 1 | Acceleration | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 10
Questions about the Zero S
What years of the Zero S should you avoid?
No single model year of the Zero S has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Zero S?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Zero S?
Lights, with 2 complaints across all years, followed by engine (2) and electrical (2).
How many recalls does the Zero S have?
10 recalls between 2010 and 2026. The 2017 model year has the most, with 2.
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