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How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Electrical system
195 complaint records14 fire reports7 crash reports
"JUST HAD AN MCU -1 FAILURE CAUSING MY CAR TO BRICK. IS NOW UNDRIVABLE. CAR WAS IN MOTION IN CITY STREETS WHEN THE SCREEN FAILED...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse electrical system parts in the directory →
Suspension
91 complaint records6 fire reports11 crash reports
"REAR PASSANGER CONTROL ARM CRACKED AND BROKE AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. TIRE BEGAN TO WOBBLE AND MAKE DRIVING UNSAFE...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse suspension parts in the directory →
Power train
35 complaint records
"MCU-1 DIED, AS IN TOUCH SCREEN DID NOT WORK, THEREFORE MOST OF THE CAR DOES NOT WORK. IT DIED OVERNIGHT, GOT IN THE CAR THE NEXT MORNING AND THE CAR WAS OFF, COULD NOT TURN IT ON..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse power train parts in the directory →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| RQ24009 opened Apr 2024 | OPEN | Electrical System | Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is opening a Recall Query to assess the remedy adequacy of Recall 23V838. On December 12, 2023, Tesla filed a Defect Information Report (Recall 23V838) applicable to all Tesla models produced and equipped with any... |
| DP23002 opened Jun 2023 | OPEN | Vehicle Speed Control | Sudden Unintended Acceleration The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a petition requesting that ODI reevaluate its decision to deny DP20-001 on the basis that intermittent high electrical current demands on the vehicles' 12VDC systems may have caused some or all of the... |
| EA21002 opened Sep 2021 | OPEN | Air Bags | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. |
| DP23001 opened Apr 2023 | closed Mar 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Defect Petition Interlock Request On March 21, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a petition requesting a “recall of all Tesla cars” produced from 2013 to the date on which the petition was filed due to what Petitioner considers to be the increased likelihood of pedal... |
| DP22005 opened Jan 2023 | closed Aug 2023 | Electrical System | Pedestrian alert sounds - led to recall 22V063000 NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. |
Show 7 more closed investigations
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA22002 opened Jun 2022 | closed Apr 2024 | Electrical System | Autopilot System Driver Controls - led to recall 23V838 The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) upgraded PE21020 to EA22002 on June 8, 2022, to extend work and deepen the PE21020 crash analysis, to supplement that analysis with additional data, and to perform vehicle evaluations to understand how Tesla’s... |
| PE20020 opened Nov 2020 | closed Aug 2024 | Suspension | Fore Link Failure The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation based on forty-three complaints alleging failure of the left or right front suspension fore links in Tesla model year (MY) 2015 through 2017 Model S and MY 2016 through 2017 Model X... |
| EA20003 opened Nov 2020 | closed May 2024 | Visibility | Loss of rearview camera - led to recall 21V035 On November 20, 2020, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Engineering Analysis (EA) 20-003 to investigate incidents of media control unit (MCU) failures resulting in loss of rearview camera in model year (MY) 2012-18 Tesla Model S and model year... |
| PE20010 opened Jun 2020 | closed Nov 2020 | Electrical System | Loss of rearview camera On June 22, 2020, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE20-010 to investigate incidents of media control unit (MCU) failures resulting in loss of rearview camera in model year (MY) 2012-2015 Tesla Model S vehicles equipped... |
| DP20001 opened Jan 2020 | closed Jan 2021 | Vehicle Speed Control | Sudden Unintended Acceleration On December 19, 2019, NHTSA received a petition from Mr. Brian Sparks requesting that the Agency recall all [Tesla] Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles produced from 2013 to the present due to sudden unintended acceleration (SUA). |
| DP19005 opened Oct 2019 | closed Sep 2021 | Electrical System | Battery Management Software Updates In a letter dated September 17, 2019, Mr. Edward Chen petitioned the NHTSA to initiate a defect investigation of certain Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles that received revised battery management software in one or more over-the-air (OTA) updates from Tesla,... |
| PE13037 opened Nov 2013 | closed Mar 2014 | Electrical System | Fire - Propulsion Battery - Road Debris The subject vehicles (SV), model years 2012-2013 Tesla Model S, are emerging technology electric vehicles using a high voltage battery (HVB) to provide propulsion energy. |
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V376000 | Seat Belts | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. | Normally free |
| 24V153000 | Forward Collision Avoidance | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2013, 2018-2021 Model S, 2020-2021 Model X, 2018-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A factory reset muted the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. | Normally free |
| 24V051000 | Electrical System | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. | Normally free |
| 23V838000 | Electrical System | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall... | Normally free |
| 21V035000 | Visibility | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Tesla Model S and 2016-2018 Model X vehicles with a center display equipped with a NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and an 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device. | Normally free |
| 18V204000 | Steering | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Tesla Model S vehicles equipped with Bosch steering racks. | Normally free |
| 18V031000 | Air Bags | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2013 Model S vehicles equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. | Normally free |
| 17V260000 | Parking Brake | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electric parking brake calipers have an internal gear that may be improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the gear fracturing during... | Normally free |
Show 3 more recall campaigns
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V780000 | Seat Belts | Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Model S vehicles manufactured May 31, 2012, to November 12, 2015. | Normally free |
| 14V006000 | Equipment | Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2013 Model S vehicles equipped for, and delivered with, certain NEMA 14-50 (240 volt) Universal Mobile Connector (UMC) adapters. | Normally free |
| 13V249000 | Seats | Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2013 Model S electric vehicles manufactured May 10, 2013, through June 8, 2013. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024283 2024-05-21 | Lights And Instruments | 109,791 | Issue: A previous over-the-air (OTA) software update could cause the vehicle not to display the correct visual warning indicators when there are problems with the brake system or when the parking brake is applied. |
| 2023657 2023-12-12 | Accessories | 192,769 | Issue: On vehicles equipped with the Autosteer advanced driver-assistance feature, when using the feature, the vehicle may not provide strong enough warnings or monitor the driver closely enough to prevent misuse of the feature. |
| 2021038 2021-01-29 | Electrical | 9,023 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the internal memory for the media control unit (MCU) could run out of storage capacity over time. |
| 2020497 2020-10-20 | Lights And Instruments | 49,984 | Issue: On certain vehicles, when switching the distance display setting from kilometers to miles, the speedometer displays the vehicle speed in miles per hour (mph) only. |
| 2018149 2018-03-29 | Steering | 4,275 | On certain vehicles, the bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture. |
Show 5 more Canadian recalls
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018017 2018-01-09 | Airbag | 638 | On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. |
| 2016614 2016-12-08 | Electrical | 280 | *** This notice is provided for information purposes only as the subject equipment is not regulated under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act *** The NEMA 14-30, NEMA 10-30 and NEMA 6-50 electrical adapter that could have been separately... |
| 2015553 2015-11-19 | Seats And Restraints | 3,911 | On certain vehicles, the driver and front passenger seatbelt anchor plate may not have been properly bolted to the pretensioner anchor plate during assembly. |
| 2014009 2014-01-21 | Electrical | 750 | *** This notice is provided for information purposes only as the subject equipment is not regulated under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act *** The NEMA 14-50 electrical adapter, supplied with the universal mobile charging connector on certain... |
| 2013208 2013-06-13 | Seats And Restraints | 43 | On certain vehicles, due to imprecise adjustment during assembly, the support for the left-side rear seat back latch striker may be improperly fastened to the vehicle structure and could separate in a crash, potentially increasing the risk... |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SB-25-16-003 Jun 2025 | Electrical System | On certain Model S and Model X vehicles, the battery powered Pyrotechnic High Voltage (HV) Battery Disconnect will reach the end of its battery lifespan in the near future, which will trigger alerts and may limit the vehicle’s performance. | |
| 2024.26.9_s3xy.pdf Sep 2024 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its... |
| 2024.38_s3xy.pdf Sep 2024 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its... |
| fsd-12-5-3_s3xy.pdf Sep 2024 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its... |
| fsd-12-5-4_s3xy.pdf Sep 2024 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its... |
Show 55 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| fsd-12-5-4-1_s3xy.pdf Sep 2024 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its... |
| 2024.26.11_0824.pdf Aug 2024 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its... |
| 2024.26.100_082024.pdf Aug 2024 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its... |
| 2024.32.3_082024.pdf Aug 2024 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its... |
| 2024.32_0824.pdf Aug 2024 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its... |
| 2024.20.200_0724.pdf Jul 2024 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its... |
| 2024.26.3_SX_0724.pdf Jul 2024 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its... |
| 2024.26_0624.pdf Jul 2024 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its... |
| fsd_12-4-4_0724.pdf Jul 2024 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its... |
| fsd-12-5_072024.pdf Jul 2024 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its... |
| 2024.20.1_0624.pdf Jun 2024 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its... |
| 2024.20.3_0624.pdf Jun 2024 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its... |
| 2024.20.6_0624.pdf Jun 2024 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its... |
| fsd_12-4-1_062024.pdf Jun 2024 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its... |
| 2024.14.5_0524.pdf May 2024 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its... |
| 2024.14.8_0524.pdf May 2024 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its... |
| 2024.20.1_0524.pdf May 2024 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its... |
| 2024.20_0524.pdf May 2024 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its... |
| fsd-12-4_0524.pdf May 2024 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its... |
| fsd_12-4-2_062024.pdf May 2024 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its... |
| 2024.14_0524.pdf Apr 2024 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its... |
| 2024.8.100_0524.pdf Apr 2024 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its... |
| 2024.8.200_0524.pdf Apr 2024 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its... |
| fsd-12-3-4_0524.pdf Apr 2024 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its... |
| fsd-12-4_0524.pdf Apr 2024 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its... |
| Index373 Mar 2024 | Equipment | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner?s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its... | |
| developG Feb 2024 | Equipment | Owner's Manual. | |
| developA Feb 2024 | Equipment | Owner's Manual | |
| Owners documenta Jan 2024 | Equipment | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner?s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its... | |
| ManualG Dec 2023 | Equipment | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner?s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its... | |
| Manual Dec 2023 | Equipment | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner?s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its... | |
| ManualA Dec 2023 | Equipment | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner?s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its... | |
| ManualO Nov 2023 | Equipment | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner?s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its... | |
| DocumentationF Oct 2023 | Equipment | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner?s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its... | |
| DocumentationA Oct 2023 | Equipment | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner?s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its... | |
| Owner's Manual-2 Jun 2023 | Equipment | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner?s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its... | |
| Manual-1 May 2023 | Equipment | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner?s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its... | |
| SB-15-44-006 R2 Mar 2023 | Electrical System | Some customers in Europe have vehicles with one charger, which limits the vehicle?s charging rate to 16 A when the vehicle is connected to a charging station capable of supplying more than 16 A single phase. The vehicle?s 3-phase charging capability is unaffected. | |
| SB-20-21-002 R3 Dec 2020 | Equipment | For some Model S and Model X vehicles built before March 2018, an 8GB embedded MultiMediaCard (?8GB eMMC?) in the Media Control Unit (MCU) might malfunction due to accumulated wear. | |
| SB-20-21-002 R2 Nov 2020 | Equipment | For some Model S and Model X vehicles built before March 2018, an 8GB embedded MultiMediaCard (?8GB eMMC?) in the Media Control Unit (MCU) might malfunction due to accumulated wear. | |
| SB-20-21-002 R1 Nov 2020 | Equipment | For some Model S and Model X vehicles built before March 2018, an 8GB embedded MultiMediaCard (?8GB eMMC?) in the Media Control Unit (MCU) might malfunction due to accumulated wear. | |
| SB-20-21-002 Nov 2020 | Equipment | For some Model S and Model X vehicles built before March 2018, an 8GB embedded MultiMediaCard (?8GB eMMC?) in the Media Control Unit (MCU) might malfunction due to accumulated wear. | |
| SB-20-00-001 Feb 2020 | Electrical System | Tesla is committed to continuous improvement of the security of its products and advises customers to always install the latest mobile app and vehicle software releases to remain as secure as possible. | |
| SB-16-17-005 R1 Jan 2020 | Electrical System | The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ECU has a built-in antenna that receives signals from the TPMS sensors. Earlier versions of the TPMS ECU were equipped with an antenna that might not receive reliable readings from the front sensors, causing the TPMS indicator light to... | |
| SB-18-13-002 R2 May 2019 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | On some Model S base trim front seats, the forward inboard Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing (nearest to the center console) used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking motion in the seat. | |
| SB-18-13-002 R1 Jan 2019 | Seats | On some Model S base trim front seats, the forward inboard Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing (nearest to the center console) used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking motion in the seat. | |
| SB-18-32-002 R3 Jan 2019 | Steering | Long-term exposure to high-corrosion environments might weaken the bolts that attach the power steering motor to the steering rack housing. | |
| SB-19-11-001 Jan 2019 | Structure | On certain Model S vehicles, the liftgate has plugs that do not allow water to drain, causing condensation to build up inside the tail light assembly. Tail light functionality is not affected. | |
| SB-19-31-001 Jan 2019 | Suspension | On certain Model S vehicles, either lower rear control arm might crack, causing excessive negative camber of the rear suspension. | |
| SB-15-17-003 R4 Dec 2018 | Tires | It is now possible to retrofit the Continental Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) onto vehicles that were originally equipped with a Baolong TPMS. | |
| SB-18-13-002 Jul 2018 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | On some Model S base trim 1st row seats, the Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking motion in the seat. | |
| SB-18-32-002 R1 Apr 2018 | Steering | Long-term exposure to high-corrosion environments might weaken the bolts that attach the power steering motor to the steering rack housing. | |
| SB-17-10-006 R1 Dec 2017 | Visibility | On Model S, the windshield wiper motor bracket might become loose, resulting in a popping or clicking noise during windshield wiper operation. | |
| SB-14-30-002 R4 Mar 2017 | Structure | Three metal plates are installed on the front subframe to deflect road debris and protect the underbody from possible damage. | |
| SB-13-24-006 R3 Mar 2017 | Visibility | Some Model S vehicles might experience wind noise from the leading edge of the panoramic roof at high speed. |
Showing 60 of 91 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
- Find the roughest road nearby.Clunks over bumps, a droning hum that changes when the car leans, or a corner that sits low are this vehicle's suspension complaints. Wheel bearings and control arm bushings lead the parts list.
- Drive it from a dead stop, twice, on a hill if you can.Shudder, hesitation, or a lurch under light throttle is how this vehicle's largest complaint cluster shows itself. Then ask for the transmission service history in writing; repeat repairs are a pattern, not a fluke.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 11 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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