KnownCarProblemsTesla Model S Problems by Year
Owners have filed 3,409 complaints with NHTSA about the Tesla Model S since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2015, 2016, 2013. The most common problem overall: electrical.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Tesla Model S problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Model S | 38 | Other or unspecified | 6 | 2 |
| 2023 Model S | 114 | Other or unspecified | 13 | 8 |
| 2022 Model S | 139 | Driver assistance | 20 | 3 |
| 2021 Model S | 179 | Driver assistance | 23 | 13 |
| 2020 Model S | 80 | Driver assistance | 11 | 16 |
| 2019 Model S | 44 | Driver assistance | 10 | 4 |
| 2018 Model S | 170 | Driver assistance | 11 | 36 |
| 2017 Model S | 428 | Electrical | 9 | 55 |
| 2016 Model S | 648 | Suspension | 10 | 92 |
| 2015 Model S | 668 | Electrical | 9 | 70 |
| 2014 Model S | 366 | Electrical | 9 | 52 |
| 2013 Model S | 461 | Electrical | 11 | 41 |
| 2012 Model S | 61 | Electrical | 8 | 4 |
150 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Tesla Model S
- What years of the Tesla Model S have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2015 (668), 2016 (648), 2013 (461).
- What is the most common problem with the Tesla Model S?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the electrical (999), other or unspecified (865), suspension (728).
- Which Tesla Model S years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2019 (44), 2012 (61), 2020 (80). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.