Electrical System Related Problems of the 2012 Tesla Model S

Table 1 shows three common electrical system related problems of the 2012 Tesla Model S. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (33 problems). The second most common problem is related to the software (two problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Tesla Model S

Problem Category Number of Problems
Electrical System problems
33
Software problems
2
Computer Failure problems
1

Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2012 Tesla Model S

The Electrical System problem

In October 2024, I brought my recently purchased used Model S to the cincinnati service center for an antenna inspection, mcu upgrade, and general inspection to ensure the vehicle was safe and operating properly. During the inspection, I was informed that additional issues had been discovered.   Read details...

The Software problem

About 6 months ago my media control unit (mcu) and touchscreen failed, requiring a replacement. I just read an article that you are investigating these failures and wanted to give you some more examples if desired. As you probably well know, it sounds like a common problem.   Read details...

The Computer Failure problem

The touch screen on the Tesla is black and will not turn on. It's as if the computer is dead. It was working I parked at ups delivery got out, dropped off a package got back I. The car like normal with the key fob, sat down pressed the brake and noticed nothing moved, in other worded the seat, and   Read details...


Electrical System related problems in other Tesla Model S model year vehicles:



Model S Service Bulletins
Model S Defect Investigations