2016 Tesla Model S exterior lighting problems
49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2016 Tesla Model S — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Daytime running lights de soldered themselves from the headlight assembly, Tesla suggested a $4600.00 replacement of headlights at customer cost, no warranty.”
filed Jan 11, 2024
“Tesla designed a combined headlight with no serviceable parts. This includes headlights, high beams, and namely daytime running lights. All of these components are on an LED strip that apparently has a tendency to overheat and fail prematurely. For example, the replacement cost for a portion of the…”
filed Feb 26, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Model S years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Model S | 5 | 5% |
| 2022 Model S | 6 | 4% |
| 2021 Model S | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 Model S | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 Model S | 8 | 5% |
| 2017 Model S | 26 | 6% |
| 2015 Model S | 45 | 7% |
| 2014 Model S | 27 | 7% |
| 2013 Model S | 15 | 3% |
| 2012 Model S | 5 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 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.