Equipment Related Problems of the 2014 Tesla Model S

Table 1 shows six common equipment related problems of the 2014 Tesla Model S. The number one most common problem is related to the equipment (70 problems). The second most common problem is related to the navigational (global positioning system) gps (two problems).


Recently reported Equipment problems of the 2014 Tesla Model S

The Equipment problem

This issue appears to be related to a known mcu failure affecting early Tesla Model S vehicles. The touchscreen exhibits screen melting/discoloration and eventually goes blank or becomes inoperative. When this occurs, critical functions including occupant detection indicators, seatbelt warnings,   Read details...

The Navigational (global Positioning System) Gps problem

Touchscreen failed entirely. Touchscreen had been not operating well for 5y or more, but company would not take responsibility. Company reported it was due to firmware or software, but clear the mcu or touchscreen gradually lost more and more functionality.   Read details...

The Air Conditioner problem

The media control unit (touch screen system in Tesla used to control many components of the car is leaking a liquid, and has made it very difficult to make changes as the touch sensitivity was impacted).   Read details...


Equipment related problems in other Tesla Model S model year vehicles:



Model S Service Bulletins
Model S Defect Investigations