2021 Tesla Model S wheels problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2021 Tesla Model S — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am filing this complaint regarding a potential safety issue involving a 22-inch Forgiato EV001 forged wheel installed on my 2021 Tesla Model S. The affected wheel is the front passenger-side wheel. I discovered a crack/hairline fracture on one of the rim spokes of the wheel. The wheel is a…”
filed Sep 15, 2026
“Have just learned (on routine check) that Front/Rear tire configuration has been backwards since delivery from the FACTORY; 24 mo, 24k miles. Factory specified FRONT REAR 255/45R19 285/40R19 NOTE REVERSAL Actual upon delivery FRONT REAR 285/40R19 255/45R19 ONLY service has been 1 left/right switch…”
filed Nov 25, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other Model S years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Model S | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 Model S | 5 | 4% |
| 2022 Model S | 7 | 5% |
| 2020 Model S | 4 | 5% |
| 2019 Model S | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 Model S | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 Model S | 13 | 3% |
| 2016 Model S | 15 | 2% |
| 2015 Model S | 12 | 2% |
| 2014 Model S | 6 | 2% |
| 2013 Model S | 7 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 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.