Tesla Model S problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Tesla Model S model year, from official NHTSA data.
3,381
NHTSA complaints
38
recall campaigns
1,098
service bulletins (TSBs)
16
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tesla Model S | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2025 Tesla Model S | 6 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Tesla Model S | 38 | 6 | 52 |
| 2023 Tesla Model S | 113 | 13 | 73 |
| 2022 Tesla Model S | 138 | 20 | 87 |
| 2021 Tesla Model S | 178 | 23 | 91 |
| 2020 Tesla Model S | 80 | 11 | 64 |
| 2019 Tesla Model S | 44 | 10 | 66 |
| 2018 Tesla Model S | 168 | 11 | 78 |
| 2017 Tesla Model S | 424 | 9 | 92 |
| 2016 Tesla Model S | 646 | 10 | 99 |
| 2015 Tesla Model S | 667 | 9 | 97 |
| 2014 Tesla Model S | 365 | 9 | 110 |
| 2013 Tesla Model S | 459 | 11 | 102 |
| 2012 Tesla Model S | 61 | 8 | 87 |
Common problems
- Tesla Model S electrical system problems994
- Tesla Model S suspension problems728
- Tesla Model S steering problems344
- Tesla Model S forward collision avoidance problems331
- Tesla Model S vehicle speed control problems272
- Tesla Model S service brakes problems201
- Tesla Model S exterior lighting problems195
- Tesla Model S structure problems158
Symptoms owners describe
Federal investigations
- FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility ConditionsEA26002 · opened Mar 18, 2026 · open
- Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engagedPE25012 · opened Oct 7, 2025 · open
- Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting RequirementsAQ25002 · opened Aug 20, 2025 · open
- Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.PE24033 · opened Jan 6, 2025 · closed Apr 3, 2026