2013 Tesla Model S fuel/propulsion system problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2013 Tesla Model S — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving my 2013 Tesla Model S at normal road speed, the vehicle suddenly lost all propulsion without any warning. I had to coast and maneuver across traffic to avoid being hit before the car came to a stop. After shifting into Park, the vehicle displayed DI_w072 and DI_f072 gate‑drive faults…”
filed Jun 3, 2026
“Explained to Tesla service center immediately upon purchasing vehicle while it was still under warranty that the vehicle range was unacceptable using TESLA's warranty guideline for requirements for a battery replacement while under warranty. TELSA refused to changed the battery even though I took…”
filed Mar 13, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Model S years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Model S | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 Model S | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Model S | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 Model S | 8 | 2% |
| 2016 Model S | 15 | 2% |
| 2015 Model S | 32 | 5% |
| 2014 Model S | 23 | 6% |
| 2012 Model S | 2 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Tesla Model S
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.