There are no safety recalls for the 2026 Tesla Model S, but owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA.
2026 Tesla Model S problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Unknown or Other | 2 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
| Lane Departure | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 2
- Lane Departure › Assist — 1
- Power Train › Manual Transmission › Column Shift Assembly — 1
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Recent 2026 Tesla Model S complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Unknown or Other · reported Oct 12, 2026
I purchase my Tesla Model S in February 2026. Shortly after the purchase, My Tesla car drove through red light twice with its Full Self Drive (FSD) engaged. Recently my car crashed into a planter wall with its FSD system engaged while I was trying to take over. The car immediately caught fire following the collision. There are significant concerns that I would like to raise here: 1. After the crash, fire started immediately followed by two explosions, the exterior door handles did not deploy, creating a potential emergency rescue hazard. If I had not been able to use the manual release, I…
Suspension · reported Oct 2, 2026
Subject: Safety ConcernâModel S Plaid Rear Tire Wear I am submitting a formal complaint regarding severe premature wear on the inside edges of both rear tires on my Model S Plaid\. I have owned the vehicle since XXX, and it has only 11,980 miles\. Both tires appear to have exposed cords along the inside edges, while tread remains elsewhere\. I have attached a photo\. Approximately 99% of my driving is with FSD engaged\. This uneven wear raises serious safety concerns and may indicate an alignment or suspension issue\. I was advised not to use Low suspension mode or âMad Maxâ mode\.…
Vehicle Speed Control · reported Sep 29, 2026
Speed profiles don't adhere to actual speed limits. Speed can be higher or lower than posted. I can be driving in a 55mph speed zone and it will drop to 35 then accelerate to 65. On roads that have no speed limit posted car tends to want to go 55 rather than a more sensible speed of under 30, especially at night on a dirt road with wildlife about. Car will also see access road speed signs and slow down in the middle of traffic. To me i don't feel safe and have to disengage the system which adds stress to the drive. Being able to set my own speed is the solution, not having the car set it.
Vehicle Speed Control · reported Jun 17, 2026
Supervised FSD does not have a remedy if it assigns an incorrect speed limit to the current roadway. The only action available is to disengage FSD. This incorrect speed limit happens quite often, especially in construction zones with temporary speed limit changes. Tesla used to have a âmax speedâ setting that the driver could use to override an incorrect speed limit, but they removed that capability.
Service Brakes · reported Oct 31, 2025
Car will just brake on the highway with out warning. Cruise control will just randomly change speeds. I was traveling on an overpass and speed dropped to 35 then jumped to 60mph.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2026 Tesla Model S have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2026 Tesla Model S as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2026 Tesla Model S?
Owners report unknown or other problems most often (2 reports), followed by forward collision avoidance (2).
Are Tesla recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Tesla dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.