2013 Tesla Model S structure problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2013 Tesla Model S — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Front impact bumper separated from mount on one side due to rust. Noticed a noise from front of car when going over small bumps in the road. If we had been in an accident, the impact bumper would not have provided adequate protection for the passengers or vehicle components near the drivers front…”
filed Jul 6, 2025
“When parked and opening the drivers door or rear passenger doors, the front passenger door will unlatch. Something is setting off the relay to open the front door when other doors open. Does not happen 100% of the time, but 50%+”
filed Oct 7, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Model S years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Model S | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 Model S | 8 | 6% |
| 2021 Model S | 9 | 5% |
| 2020 Model S | 5 | 6% |
| 2019 Model S | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 Model S | 10 | 6% |
| 2017 Model S | 14 | 3% |
| 2016 Model S | 29 | 5% |
| 2015 Model S | 30 | 5% |
| 2014 Model S | 26 | 7% |
| 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.