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Tesla Model S power train problems by year

144 NHTSA owner complaints name the power train across 12 Model S model years. The most reported year is 2013 with 35 reports.

YearPower Train reportsShare
2023 Model S33%
2022 Model S32%
2021 Model S21%
2020 Model S68%
2019 Model S37%
2018 Model S53%
2017 Model S92%
2016 Model S173%
2015 Model S294%
2014 Model S277%
2013 Model S358%
2012 Model S58%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the power train. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.