2013 Tesla Model S problems by component
459 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Tesla Model S, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 195 | 42% | 90,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 91 | 20% | 44,958 mi |
| Power Train → | 35 | 8% | 110,200 mi |
| Steering → | 29 | 6% | 79,000 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 25 | 5% | 48,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 24 | 5% | 93,000 mi |
| Engine → | 21 | 5% | 76,662 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 21 | 5% | 36,000 mi |
| Structure → | 19 | 4% | 38,000 mi |
| Visibility/wiper → | 18 | 4% | 79,500 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 15 | 3% | 87,500 mi |
| Air Bags | 8 | 2% | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 8 | 2% | — |
| Wheels | 7 | 2% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 6 | 1% | — |
| Lane Departure | 5 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 4 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 1% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 1% | — |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 3 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.