Safety Score
50
Average
Recalls
5
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
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Recalls (5)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-14 | 23V488000 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 15,869 | — | Details |
| 2022-11-01 | 22E092000 |
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 53 | — | Details |
| 2022-05-03 | 22V296000 |
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT | 129,960 | — | Details |
| 2022-02-23 | 22V104000 |
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR | 9 | — | Details |
| 2022-02-02 | 22V050000 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 26,681 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-09 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V045000 (ELECTRICA… |
| 2025-12-01 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | I have started receiving airbag & seat safety issue alert but recieved appointment after a month even considering major… |
| 2025-10-22 | TIRES | No | 0 | Certified pre-owned 2021 Tesla Model S delivered on October 21, 2025 with worn Michelin Pilot Sport 4S summer tires (25… |
| 2025-10-17 | STEERING | No | 0 | On October 17, 2025, while using Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode on my 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid, the car failed to stop at… |
| 2025-10-10 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Tesla Model S 2021 Long Range: Upon closing the rear trunk close button from the app or close button on the hatch, the … |
| 2025-10-04 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | The reverse lights are incredibly insufficient and pose a safety risk when backing up. The lights are so dim, they are … |
| 2025-08-03 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | The wrap on the steering yoke is peeling, already had a steering yoke replacement 18 months ago under warranty, and thi… |
| 2025-07-30 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | 7/30/2025 The vehicle experienced a confirmed TOTAL loss of function to include steering, restraint, and braking functi… |
| 2025-05-31 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | GETTING WARNING ONDASH THAT SAYS "Adaptive ride control unavailable. Vehicle speed limited - Proceed with caution". O… |
| 2025-05-13 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | 4 months after warranty and only 42,774 miles, I am being hit with a massive bill of almost $2,700 from Tesla service i… |
| 2025-05-12 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Premature tire wear. Inside edges of rear tires wore out in 10k miles |
| 2025-05-10 | SEAT BELTS | No | 0 | Vehicle: 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range VIN: [XXX] I am reporting multiple safety-related defects that existed at deli… |
| 2025-04-08 | STEERING | No | 0 | I am the owner of a 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid (VIN# [XXX] ). At approximately 12,000 miles—well within the 4-year/50,000… |
| 2025-03-29 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Front license plate holder is required in California. The bracket that holds the plate on the car is secured to the bum… |
| 2024-12-12 | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model S. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the message “Climate Control Sy… |
| 2024-11-30 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The horn button on the yoke steering wheel is a safety hazard. In a situation that requires quick responsiveness immedi… |
| 2024-11-25 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I bought my car used last year! I have almost been involved in many accidents with this car! There is only 1 small butt… |
| 2024-11-08 | STEERING | No | 0 | I have the yoke steering wheel. To activate the horn, you press on the right side of the steering wheel. I was drivin… |
| 2024-11-06 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | On [XXX] at approximately [XXX] I was driving down a small back alley/street in Baltimore when my Tesla Model S Plaid s… |
| 2024-10-29 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | Yes | 0 | I engaged Tesla's Autopark to park my car in my usual spot. The car kept going after reaching the back of the parking s… |
| 2024-10-23 | STEERING | No | 0 | Due to the yoke not having a traditional horn button it is hard to remember to push the tiny capacative touch button...… |
| 2024-10-01 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | No | 0 | See attached document for complaint. |
| 2024-10-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I received recall notice for 24V-554 on 9/22/2024. The recall notice informs that Tesla will resolve the recall safety … |
| 2024-09-19 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | There is a repeated issue with my vehicle and I looked it up online and it seems all Tesla Model S vehicles have this i… |
| 2024-08-17 | TIRES | No | 0 | Tires wear less than 1k miles. Deflate, side wall wear, separation, tread wear etc. Have purchased around 8 tires fro… |
| 2024-07-28 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | To avoid collision on the highway with a deer crossing in front of me, I braked very hard. The left rear brake caliper … |
| 2024-06-27 | TIRES | No | 0 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 295/30 ZR 21 102Y extra load Purchased Oct 2021, estimated 12,000 miles on vehicle and tire. Ti… |
| 2024-05-05 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Front suspension has a popping and creaking sound when driving and turning steering wheel. Safety issue as sounds somet… |
| 2024-04-03 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | Passenger side headlight, daytime running light portion, is flickering, approximately 1-2 times a minute. I only notice… |
| 2024-03-13 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The blinkers on the steering wheel inadvertently stop working from time to time causing a dangerous situation for mysel… |
| 2024-03-13 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | I recently encountered a problem with my Tesla where the drivers door opened on its own while operating the vehicle. Te… |
| 2024-02-29 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | No | 0 | Driving Southeast on [XXX] between Gallup, NM and Albuquerque, NM. I was traveling at 75 MPH on an open road, it was a … |
| 2024-02-16 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model S. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24… |
| 2024-01-13 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The horn is a button. As someone almost steered into me, I looked down to find the horn and almost ran into a child as … |
| 2023-12-21 | STEERING | No | 0 | Left turn signal button randomly stops working, have to click right signal then left again for it to work. Happens abou… |
| 2023-12-21 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | No | 0 | Driving on divided highway at night, the car slowed dramatically at each exit from the highway. |
| 2023-12-15 | STEERING | No | 0 | Dear Sir/Madam, I am highly concerned about the safety of the newest versions of Tesla Model S, Model X (without stalk… |
| 2023-11-24 | WHEELS | No | 0 | Have just learned (on routine check) that Front/Rear tire configuration has been backwards since delivery from the FACT… |
| 2023-11-15 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver’s side… |
| 2023-10-23 | WHEELS | No | 0 | The OEM 21 inch wheel cracked which resulted in a flattening tire. |
| 2023-10-15 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | The 2021 and beyond Tesla Model S comes installed with camber arms that cause the wheel to be tilted in and thus wears … |
| 2023-10-13 | STEERING | No | 0 | Went to a Tesla dealership to get my car aligned. 4 days later they told me that my car couldn’t be aligned because my … |
| 2023-09-18 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | I have had my Tesla to their shop FOUR times to try to fix a safety airbag issue in the drivers side which they have ha… |
| 2023-09-08 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | The suspension is very stiff and to the point when the smallest of pot holes, road bumps, or going over the road divide… |
| 2023-08-31 | TIRES | No | 0 | Tire tread delaminated from the body of the tire, leading to loss of pressure and dangerous loss of vehicle control. Bo… |
| 2023-08-30 | SEAT BELTS | No | 0 | Rear passenger seat belt came unattached from receiver on braking. 7 year old in booster seat lunged forward |
| 2023-08-29 | STEERING | No | 0 | After backing out of a parking space and turning the steering wheel, the steering wheel locked up. I could still drive… |
| 2023-08-28 | TIRES | No | 0 | My rear driver side tire failed on the interstate and lost pressure so quickly I had to pull over immediately. Thankful… |
| 2023-08-15 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | No | 0 | Vehicle braked without warning with cruise control engaged. Luckily there were no other vehicles near us when this pha… |
| 2023-07-28 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The horn is a small button in a very small area of the steering wheel. The center of the steering wheel which acts as a… |