Power Train Related Problems of the 2014 Tesla Model S

Table 1 shows two common power train related problems of the 2014 Tesla Model S. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (22 problems). The second most common problem is related to the driveshaft (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Tesla Model S

Problem Category Number of Problems
Power Train problems
22
Driveshaft problems
1

Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2014 Tesla Model S

The Power Train problem

Motor suddenly failed after a required update while driving, nearly causing a crash with multiple commercial vehicles and pedestrians, leaving brake lights dangerously always on and alarm sounding, killed 12v as well.   Read details...

The Driveshaft problem

The bearing in the drive shaft is damaged and constantly whines during acceleration. I brought the car to the dealer in chicago two months ago. They said the drive shaft had to be replaced. They ordered the drive shaft and said it would be delivered in 7 days.   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other Tesla Model S model year vehicles:



Model S Service Bulletins
Model S Defect Investigations