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We hope everyone is still indulging in their Thanksgiving leftovers. For those who enjoy ‘spilling the tea’ with their leftover pumpkin pie, we have intel on Germany’s most defective car<\/strong>. It is, unfortunately, from America, and it’s one of the worst results in a decade<\/a>. While negative reviews are some of the hardest things to hear, they at least provide the building blocks to produce something better, and perhaps even the best! Discover more about the bestselling model that received one of the worst ratings ever.<\/p>\n

The love-hate relationships with EVs across the world<\/h2>\n

Cars in the modern age are very different from the bulky, vintage cars from 50 years ago. Millions of people have transitioned from internal combustion engine (ICE) cars to battery-electric cars (EVs). What was once an upper-class feature has become basic, with the majority of people seeking cars with the latest technology, including driver-assistance and infotainment systems.<\/p>\n

Globally, EVs have become increasingly popular, and according to data from the International Energy Agency, global EV sales surpassed 17 million in 2024, up by a quarter compared to 2023. Furthermore, of all new car sales globally, 20% were attributed to EVs. However, nothing and no one in this world is perfect. A German organisation recently announced its lower-ranked EVs in the country, and an American brand’s model topped the list.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Germany’s most defective car is from America<\/h2>\n

An independent German organisation called T\u00dcV, which translates to ‘Technical Inspection Association,’ has spoken more than a thousand words in its latest reliability report for 2025. The T\u00dcV Report is responsible for ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards by conducting compulsory periodic roadworthiness inspections, and it is one of the most rigorous in the world.<\/p>\n

Now, one of the most well-known bigshot companies in the world with an impressive EV market share is Tesla. Not too long ago, Tesla confirmed a new model with unseen performance<\/a>. However, one of its bestselling models, unfortunately, made the top of an unreliability list compiled by the T\u00dcV Report<\/strong>. According to the report, it was one of the worst results in a decade.<\/p>\n

The bestselling model with the worst result<\/h2>\n

The Tesla Model Y had the worst result in this year’s T\u00dcV Report, with a serious defect rate of 17.3% among cars aged two to three years old. It was reportedly one of the worst results in a decade. According to the 2025 T\u00dcV Report, the Model Y showcased a series of problem areas, but the main ones include:<\/p>\n