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This file gathers the known defects of the Tesla Model S, written and sourced by the community. Anyone can read; a free account lets you contribute. A defect earns the seal once enough reputable contributors have validated it.
1,005 owners in the United States reported problems with the electrical system of this car to NHTSA (model years 2012–2024), typically at around 59,000 miles. Reported consequences: 43 crashes, 29 fires, 30 injuries, 4 deaths.
737 owners in the United States reported problems with the suspension of this car to NHTSA (model years 2012–2026), typically at around 20,000 miles. Reported consequences: 127 crashes, 23 fires, 64 injuries, 16 deaths.
349 owners in the United States reported problems with the steering of this car to NHTSA (model years 2012–2025), typically at around 8,000 miles. Reported consequences: 37 crashes, 5 fires, 20 injuries, 6 deaths.
A software bug may cause the doors to unlock.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017, 2021-2023 Model 3, 2020-2023 Model Y, 2021-2023 Model S, and Model X vehicles operating software version 2026.8.6. The rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
A non-mechanical horn airbag may be installed in a mechanical steering wheel, or a mechanical horn airbag installed in a non-mechanical steering wheel.
Certain Model S and Model X vehicles were equipped with driver airbags that do not meet internal quality standards.
On some Model S vehicles, the wood grain and color harmony of the instrument panel (IP) decor assembly may not match that of the door trim.
On certain Model S and Model X vehicles built before November 1, 2021, the vehicle may lack Bluetooth headphone hardware support for the rear touchscreen audio.
Sources: NHTSA (United States, public domain), Transport Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada), DVSA (United Kingdom, Open Government Licence v3.0), RappelConso and EU Safety Gate (France, Licence Ouverte 2.0).