TESLA MODEL S
All Model Years — Complaints, Recalls & Reliability
TESLA MODEL S Reliability Overview
The TESLA MODEL S has been produced from 2012 to 2026. Over 15 model years, NHTSA has received 5,136 complaints and issued 150 recall campaigns for this model.
15
Model Years
5,136
Complaints
150
Recalls
2012–2026
Year Range
Complaints by Model Year
2026 TESLA MODEL S
Complaints: 3
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: forward-collision-avoidance-adaptive-cruise-control
2025 TESLA MODEL S
Complaints: 7
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: power-train
2024 TESLA MODEL S
Complaints: 75
Recalls: 6
No rating
Top Issue: unknown-or-other
2023 TESLA MODEL S
Complaints: 149
Recalls: 12
No rating
Top Issue: unknown-or-other
2022 TESLA MODEL S
Complaints: 184
Recalls: 19
No rating
Top Issue: unknown-or-other
2021 TESLA MODEL S
Complaints: 269
Recalls: 23
No rating
Top Issue: unknown-or-other
2020 TESLA MODEL S
Complaints: 120
Recalls: 11
No rating
Top Issue: forward-collision-avoidance-adaptive-cruise-control
2019 TESLA MODEL S
Complaints: 69
Recalls: 10
No rating
Top Issue: forward-collision-avoidance-adaptive-cruise-control
2018 TESLA MODEL S
Complaints: 282
Recalls: 11
No rating
Top Issue: unknown-or-other
2017 TESLA MODEL S
Complaints: 663
Recalls: 9
No rating
Top Issue: suspension
2016 TESLA MODEL S
Complaints: 993
Recalls: 10
No rating
Top Issue: suspension
2015 TESLA MODEL S
Complaints: 1,044
Recalls: 9
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
2014 TESLA MODEL S
Complaints: 531
Recalls: 9
★★★★★
Top Issue: electrical-system
2013 TESLA MODEL S
Complaints: 661
Recalls: 11
★★★★★
Top Issue: electrical-system
2012 TESLA MODEL S
Complaints: 86
Recalls: 8
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Rating | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | N/A | forward-collision-avoidance-adaptive-cruise-control |
| 2025 | 7 | 2 | N/A | power-train |
| 2024 | 75 | 6 | N/A | unknown-or-other |
| 2023 | 149 | 12 | N/A | unknown-or-other |
| 2022 | 184 | 19 | N/A | unknown-or-other |
| 2021 | 269 | 23 | N/A | unknown-or-other |
| 2020 | 120 | 11 | N/A | forward-collision-avoidance-adaptive-cruise-control |
| 2019 | 69 | 10 | N/A | forward-collision-avoidance-adaptive-cruise-control |
| 2018 | 282 | 11 | N/A | unknown-or-other |
| 2017 | 663 | 9 | N/A | suspension |
| 2016 | 993 | 10 | N/A | suspension |
| 2015 | 1,044 | 9 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 2014 | 531 | 9 | ★★★★★ | electrical-system |
| 2013 | 661 | 11 | ★★★★★ | electrical-system |
| 2012 | 86 | 8 | N/A | electrical-system |