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Tesla Model S recalls and problems

37 recalls and 3,429 owner complaints for 15 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
37
Complaints
3,429
Crashes reported
398
Fires reported
63

Choose a model year

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Tesla Model S by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2026 Model S081110
2025 Model S260000
2024 Model S6382010
2023 Model S131158000
2022 Model S201413000
2021 Model S2217913251
2020 Model S108016080
2019 Model S9454010
2018 Model S10170363210
2017 Model S8433554230
2016 Model S96529312648
2015 Model S86727012294
2014 Model S83685291913
2013 Model S114614119245
2012 Model S8614161

Most reported Tesla Model S problems

Problem areaReports
Electrical System1,012
Unknown or Other868
Suspension738
Forward Collision Avoidance442
Steering350
Vehicle Speed Control279
Exterior Lighting191
Service Brakes172
Structure160
Visibility/Wiper124

All Tesla Model S recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
26V-283May 4, 20262021–2023Back Over PreventionTesla, Inc.
25V-172Mar 19, 20252021–2024Air Bags, Electrical SystemTesla, Inc.
25V-002Jan 6, 20252024–2025Back Over Prevention, Electrical SystemTesla, Inc.
24V-967Dec 23, 20242021–2025Air BagsTesla, Inc.
24V-554Jul 24, 20242021–2024Latches/Locks/Linkages, Electrical SystemTesla, Inc.
24V-376May 28, 20242012–2024Seat BeltsTesla, Inc.
24V-153Feb 27, 20242013, 2018–2021Forward Collision Avoidance, Electrical SystemTesla, Inc.
24V-051Jan 30, 20242012–2023Electrical SystemTesla, Inc.
24V-035Jan 22, 20242023Back Over PreventionTesla, Inc.
23V-862Dec 19, 20232022–2023Electrical System, Latches/Locks/LinkagesTesla, Inc.
23V-838Dec 12, 20232012–2023Electrical SystemTesla, Inc.
23V-743Nov 3, 20232021–2024Air Bags, SteeringTesla, Inc.
23V-489Jul 14, 20232023Forward Collision AvoidanceTesla, Inc.
23V-488Jul 14, 20232021–2023Seat BeltsTesla, Inc.
23V-085Feb 15, 20232016–2023SteeringTesla, Inc.
22V-818Nov 1, 20222017–2021SteeringTesla, Inc.
22V-702Sep 19, 20222021–2022VisibilityTesla, Inc.
22V-526Jul 21, 20222022Air BagsTesla, Inc.
22V-296May 3, 20222021–2022Equipment, Back Over PreventionTesla, Inc.
22V-235Apr 12, 20222020–2022Electrical System, Forward Collision AvoidanceTesla, Inc.
22V-169Mar 18, 20222018–2019Back Over PreventionTesla, Inc.
22V-104Feb 23, 20222021–2022Air BagsTesla, Inc.
22V-063Feb 4, 20222020–2022Forward Collision Avoidance, Electrical SystemTesla, Inc.
22V-050Feb 2, 20222021–2022Electrical System, VisibilityTesla, Inc.
22V-045Feb 1, 20222021–2022Seat Belts, Electrical SystemTesla, Inc.
22V-037Jan 27, 20222016–2022SteeringTesla, Inc.
21V-868Nov 9, 20212021Air BagsTesla, Inc.
21V-846Oct 29, 20212017–2021Forward Collision AvoidanceTesla, Inc.
21V-035Jan 29, 20212012–2018Back Over Prevention, Visibility, Exterior LightingTesla, Inc.
19V-002Jan 7, 20192014–2016Air BagsTesla, Inc.
18V-204Mar 29, 20182012–2016SteeringTesla, Inc.
18V-031Jan 9, 20182013Air BagsTesla, Inc.
17V-260Apr 19, 20172012–2016Parking BrakeTesla, Inc.
17V-023Jan 10, 20172012Air BagsTesla Motors, Inc.
15V-780Nov 23, 20152012–2015Seat BeltsTesla Motors, Inc.
14V-006Jan 13, 20142013Electrical System, EquipmentTesla Motors, Inc.
13V-249Jun 14, 20132013SeatsTesla Motors, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Tesla Model S?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2015 Tesla Model S has the most reports (672). Check the 2015 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Tesla Model S have?

NHTSA lists 37 safety recalls covering Tesla Model S model years 2012–2025.

What are the most common Tesla Model S problems?

Owners report electrical system, unknown or other, suspension problems most often.