CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

Upstart Holdings, Inc.

What 2,794 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reveal about how this company handles credit, billing and collection disputes.

2,794
Total complaints
1,242
Last 12 months
98.3%
Timely response
53
States affected

The verdict

Upstart Holdings, Inc. ranks #165 of 3,848 financial companies by CFPB complaint volume, with 2,794 complaints on record. It answers 98.3% of complaints on time — above the 93% median for companies with 100+ complaints.

#165
of 3,848 companies by volume
98.3%
answered on time
Credit reporting or …
most-complained product
53
states with complaints
Upstart Holdings, Inc. timely response rate 98.3%
Industry benchmark

Percent of CFPB complaints answered within the regulator's expected window. Industry benchmark sits at 95%.

Complaints by Product

Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 958
Debt collection — I do not know 487
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan — Installment loan 342
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 257
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan — Installment loan 201
Debt collection — Other debt 109
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan — Personal line of credit 78
Vehicle loan or lease — Loan 74
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan — Personal line of credit 69
Debt collection — Payday loan debt 47

Top Issues

1.Incorrect information on your report 716
2.Improper use of your report 351
3.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 299
4.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 234
5.Attempts to collect debt not owed 205
6.Charged fees or interest you didn't expect 124
7.Getting the loan 121
8.Problem when making payments 119
9.Struggling to pay your loan 88
10.False statements or representation 79

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2015 2
2017 9
2018 13
2019 25
2020 58
2021 126
2022 179
2023 396
2024 517
2025 1,125
2026 344

Complaints by State (Top 15)

California 374
Texas 329
Florida 258
New York 204
Georgia 152
North Carolina 120
Illinois 114
New Jersey 107
Pennsylvania 104
Arizona 83
Michigan 80
Virginia 78
Ohio 66
Tennessee 51
South Carolina 50

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 2,605
In progress 175
Closed with non-monetary relief 9
Closed with monetary relief 5

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Upstart Holdings, Inc.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 2,794 complaints against Upstart Holdings, Inc. overall, with 1,242 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 53 states and territories, making this a nationwide complaint footprint. The single largest complaint category is "Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports," which consistently leads the product-level breakdown and signals where consumer friction is most acute. Within that category, the most frequently cited specific issue is "Incorrect information on your report" — a useful starting point for anyone trying to understand what goes wrong most often in the company's consumer interactions.

Upstart Holdings, Inc.'s timely response rate stands at 98.3%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a company reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That figure is at or above the industry benchmark and suggests the company's intake and escalation processes are functioning as designed. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 25% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 0.5% closed with some form of monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer.

Complaint counts alone do not tell the full story — larger institutions with more customers will naturally generate more complaints in absolute terms. The more informative signals are the direction of the yearly trend shown above, the state-level concentration (which hints at regional servicing issues or regulatory exposure), and the ratio of monetary-relief closures to closed-without-relief outcomes. Taken together, these fields give consumers a reasonable empirical basis for deciding whether to escalate a dispute, and give researchers a starting point for investigating institutional patterns.

Educational data summary, not financial or legal advice. Individual complaint outcomes vary. Consumers should consult a qualified attorney or financial advisor for guidance on a specific dispute.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CFPB complaints does Upstart Holdings, Inc. have?

Upstart Holdings, Inc. has 2,794 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 1,242 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Upstart Holdings, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

Upstart Holdings, Inc. has a 98.3% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for Upstart Holdings, Inc.?

The most complained-about product for Upstart Holdings, Inc. is "Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with Upstart Holdings, Inc.?

The most common issue reported by consumers about Upstart Holdings, Inc. is "Incorrect information on your report." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against Upstart Holdings, Inc.?

You can file a complaint against Upstart Holdings, Inc. directly with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. The CFPB will forward your complaint to the company and work to get you a response, typically within 15 days.

In how many states have consumers complained about Upstart Holdings, Inc.?

Consumers in 53 states and territories have filed complaints about Upstart Holdings, Inc. with the CFPB.

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database Data through March 2026

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