Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2011 Roadster.
The 2011 Tesla Roadster Electric is a two‑seat electric sports car built on a dedicated lightweight platform, featuring an all‑electric drivetrain that sets it apart in the performance‑car market. The model’s reputation is anchored by a minimal owner‑complaint record, with only a single report tied to suspension and no recalls documented for the year. This scarcity of issues positions the 2011 version as one of the more reliable iterations within the Roadster’s brief production history. Consequently, the 2011 model year reflects a modest but noteworthy improvement in reliability for the electric sports‑car lineage.
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent published road-test results.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Sport 2.5 Elec 53-kWh | 4.40 sec | 13.30 sec | 288 hp | RWD |
| 2010 | Sport Elec 53-kWh | 3.70 sec | 12.60 sec | 288 hp | RWD |
| 2010 | Sport Elec 53-kWh | 3.70 sec | 12.60 sec | 288 hp | RWD |
| 2010 | Sport Elec 53-kWh | 4.00 sec | 12.90 sec | 288 hp | RWD |
| 2009 | Convertible Elec 53-kWh | 4.00 sec | 12.70 sec | 248 hp | RWD |
| 2009 | Convertible Elec 53-kWh | 4.10 sec | 13.20 sec | 248 hp | RWD |
| 2008 | Convertible Elec 53-kWh | 5.00 sec | 13.30 sec | 248 hp | RWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
In 2011, the Tesla Roadster recorded a single complaint and no recalls, a marked improvement from 2008, when the model had one complaint but also a recall and 24 TSBS incidents. The trend over this generation shows a decline in complaints and the elimination of recalls by the target year, indicating better reliability as the product matured. The sole complaint in 2011 concerned suspension, and there were no crash or fire complaints, suggesting that safety and performance issues were largely resolved. Given this downward trend and the absence of recalls or safety incidents, 2011 represents a more dependable year for purchase than the earlier 2008 model. Therefore, 2011 is a solid choice for a used Tesla Roadster.
All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 8 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| TN-13-44-003 | 2014-06-11 | Electrical System | TESLA: THE HIGH VOLTAGE INTERLOCK LOOP (HVIL) DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE. THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL… |
| TN-13-16-002 | 2013-06-05 | Electrical System | TESLA: WHEN REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK THESE PROCEDURES NEED TO BE FOLLOWED IN ORDER TO… |
| TN-13-44-001 | 2013-06-05 | Electrical System | TESLA: DUE TO ISOLATION OF MODEL S HIGH VOLTAGE, A MONITOR IS INSTALLED IN BATTERY TO… |
| SB-12-46-001 | 2012-01-27 | Electrical System | TESLA MOTORS: DURING THE SHIPMENT OF BATTERY PACK SHEETS, RESIDUAL COOLANT MAY LEAK… |
| SVC-11-16-013 | 2011-11-22 | Electrical System | TESLA: DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE, APS CABLE GROMMET CAN BECOME DISLODGED. TO… |
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