Safety Score
46
High Risk
Recalls
6
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
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Recalls (6)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-29 | 18V204000 |
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 70,421 | — | Details |
| 2018-01-09 | 18V031000 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 17,846 | — | Details |
| 2017-04-19 | 17V260000 |
PARKING BRAKE | 31,709 | — | Details |
| 2015-11-23 | 15V780000 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 59,415 | — | Details |
| 2014-01-13 | 14V006000 |
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 21,081 | — | Details |
| 2013-06-14 | 13V249000 |
SEATS | 1,228 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-28 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | Vehicle lights turned off while driving home with my family. Pulling over and turning off and on the car reset the prob… |
| 2026-02-14 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2013 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that the parking brake seized while leaving a charging statio… |
| 2026-02-11 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I have a 2013 Tesla Model-S, I have so far spent thousands on this car for door handle related problems over its lifet… |
| 2026-01-17 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | While charging my 2013 Tesla Model S, the vehicle experienced a charging system failure and would no longer charge. Upo… |
| 2025-10-26 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | No | 0 | On [XXX], at approximately [XXX], I was driving my 2013 Tesla Model S (VIN: [XXX] ) on [XXX] in Barrow County, Georgia … |
| 2025-10-16 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The instrument panel went blank permanently posing a safety hazard due to loss of vehicle function status indicators s… |
| 2025-10-06 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | November 20, 2025 To the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation Subje… |
| 2025-09-19 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | 2013 Model S VIN [XXX] : 'Voltage sense open detected' poses shutdown risk on May 2021 replacement battery. Tesla claim… |
| 2025-08-28 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Premature HV Battery BMS Failure After Tesla Replacement – Safety Risk of Fire and Sudden Power Loss |
| 2025-07-20 | SERVICE BRAKES | Yes | 0 | - Vehicle accelerated while I was pressing the brake on my 2013 Model S Tesla Car - My vehicle rammed into another vehi… |
| 2025-07-02 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Front impact bumper separated from mount on one side due to rust. Noticed a noise from front of car when going over sm… |
| 2025-06-14 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Driver's side rear control arm failure. The outside knuckle of the control arm cracked and is missing a portion. Tesla… |
| 2025-01-16 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2013 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH and depressing the accelerator peda… |
| 2025-01-02 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The screen abruptly shuts down and that is a safety hazard. Tesla has refused to fix this issue. |
| 2024-12-07 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | No | 0 | Tesla instrument cluster screens are leaking fluid and eventually failing. The instrument cluster is the only place I c… |
| 2024-11-01 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | No | 0 | While driving on the freeway at 70 MPH with 39 miles of range left, the vehicle abruptly slowed down to 20 MPH...cars b… |
| 2024-10-15 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Complete engine failure. Car became disabled and unable to move. Upon investigation, this was drive unit failure due to… |
| 2024-10-04 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | When parked and opening the drivers door or rear passenger doors, the front passenger door will unlatch. Something is … |
| 2024-08-23 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | When driving my vehicle the rear axle snapped causing the vehicle to fishtail. When checked by insurance company for re… |
| 2024-07-16 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Without warning, vehicle suddenly stopped accelerating while driving on freeway. Driver had to manouver to avoid a pote… |
| 2024-06-09 | PARKING BRAKE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2013 Tesla Model S. The contact stated while driving 57 MPH, the Forward Collision Avoidance: Automa… |
| 2024-01-10 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Yes | 0 | slowing down pulling into a parking spot and there was a sudden unintended acceleration causing the vehicle to jump ove… |
| 2023-09-27 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | I am writing to express my serious concerns regarding two critical component failures in my 2013 Tesla Model S within t… |
| 2023-09-13 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Driving at normal speeds and conditions my rear drivers control arm snapped off and wheel almost fell off , if driving … |
| 2023-09-04 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The passenger side door opens when put in park. |
| 2023-08-23 | STEERING | No | 0 | On August 23, 2023 I was driving my 2013 Tesla Model S on the Van Wyck Expressway when suddenly the steering wheel beca… |
| 2023-08-13 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The central display computer goes blank while driving or when the car heats up. Suddenly the car does not respond to a… |
| 2023-08-01 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Car when parked over time fails to move when engaged citing parking brake fault. I don't even use parking brake. Car is… |
| 2023-07-16 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Lower rear driver side control arm broke. A pop was heard at the stop sign only yards away (40 approximately) from my d… |
| 2023-07-08 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2013 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the message “unab… |
| 2023-07-03 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | In November 2020, I had my Tesla MCU replaced under the NHTSA recall (Exhibit1). Attached is the invoice of the repair… |
| 2023-07-01 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | First the passenger door handle broke and Tesla fixed it, now the driver door handle broke. Seems like a safety issue … |
| 2023-06-08 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | My main center computer touch screen has been leaking a sticky toxic glue for over 5 years. This toxic sticky glue cont… |
| 2023-06-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | When unlocking the doors, the passenger side front and rear doors pop open. |
| 2023-05-29 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The driver's side rear door handle stuck open and you can't get door open. This is the 3rd driver's side rear handle fo… |
| 2023-05-14 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Screen in front of the driver froze. Speedometer did not change, odometer did not change, map and directions did not ch… |
| 2023-05-04 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | the uncured conductive adhessive between the display and the glass. The supplier did not use a proper UV light techniq… |
| 2023-01-06 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | At random the Steering assist reduce, traction control disabled, stability, control, disable, regenerative breaking red… |
| 2023-01-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | About 6 mo. ago, a sticky substance started leaking under the center touch screen. I went to the dealer, and was told … |
| 2022-12-14 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | My Tesla 2013 model S has the exact same problems as ones in your recall notice NHTSA Campaign # 21V035 yet My VIN # do… |
| 2022-12-14 | PARKING BRAKE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2013 Tesla Model S. The contact stated he heard an abnormal noise and the parking brake failed to re… |
| 2022-12-05 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | 1. 2nd row seat behind driver malfunction for years. (Mean can not insert) 2. On Dec. 5th, 2022, Drive off the Tesla m… |
| 2022-11-28 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | I bought a used, but well cared for, gently used and properly maintained, 2013 Model S P85 from an individual in CT on … |
| 2022-11-26 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Sept 30, 2022. Driving East bound on interstate 10 ,east of Tallahassee FL, car started flashing dash RED. Car applied … |
| 2022-11-20 | STEERING | No | 0 | The power steering in the vehicle is severely reduced, making steering very difficult while driving. Error message stat… |
| 2022-10-30 | STEERING | No | 0 | Power steering has failed and the car is dangerous to drive unless you have Arnold Schwarteneggers strength. Tesla wan… |
| 2022-10-01 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2013 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the center displa… |
| 2022-09-17 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Last week, my vehicle could no longer charge fast and I am unable to charge past 107 miles. The following message appea… |
| 2022-09-10 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The touchscreen failed and I need it replaced, but Tesla says it’s not part of what the NTSB negotiated with Tesla to d… |
| 2022-09-09 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | As I was driving the vehicle home one night on the highway, the vehicle had a 13% charge and told me to pull over safel… |