2012 Tesla Model S - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 2012 Tesla Model S

76 problems have been reported for the 2012 Tesla Model S. The following chart shows the 14 most common problems for 2012 Tesla Model S. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system with 35 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (12 problems).

Table 1. Common problems of the 2012 Tesla Model S

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Electrical System	35
Equipment	12
Visibility	6
Exterior Lighting	5
Power Train	4
Suspension	3
Back Over Prevention	2
Structure	2
Other Fuel System	2
Engine And Engine Cooling	1
Air Bag	1
Lane Departure	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Service Brakes	1

📈 Problem Occurrence Trend

The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2012 Tesla Model S in 2012.

Table 2. Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year	Number of Problems
2026	0
2025	1
2024	0
2023	1
2022	6
2021	21
2020	32
2019	11
2018	4
2017	0
2016	0
2015	0
2014	0
2013	0
2012	0

📊 Compare the 2012 Tesla Model S with Other Model Years

When making the decision between buying a new or used Tesla Model S, the following table can be used to compare the 2012 Tesla Model S with the Tesla Model S from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2012 Model S is 76 while the average number of problems reported for the 15 model years of the Tesla Model S is 293.

Table 3. Compare the 2012 Tesla Model S with other model years

Model Year	Number of Problems
2026 Model S	3
2025 Model S	4
2024 Model S	59
2023 Model S	133
2022 Model S	170
2021 Model S	248
2020 Model S	112
2019 Model S	64
2018 Model S	254
2017 Model S	624
2016 Model S	760
2015 Model S	898
2014 Model S	464
2013 Model S	534
2012 Model S	76

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