Suspension Related Problems of the 2014 Tesla Model S

Table 1 shows six common suspension related problems of the 2014 Tesla Model S. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (48 problems). The second most common problem is related to the suspension noise (five problems).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Tesla Model S


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2014 Tesla Model S

The Suspension problem

Vehicle information: 2014 Tesla Model S VIN: [xxx] incident date: [xxx] component affected: suspension / air suspension / ride height control problem description: on [xxx], while driving, my 2014 Tesla Model S suddenly raised itself to and/or beyond maximum ride height without any driver input.   Read details...

The Suspension Noise problem

I would like to provide information regarding 2 preliminary evaluations in 2020 that NHTSA has opened for a Tesla vehicle. 1. The expanded probe June over touchscreen failures. 2. 2015-2017 Model S and 2016-2017 model x vehicles regarding failure of left or right front suspension fore links.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

While driving with my son on local roads, with no unusual bumps or potholes, I experienced an alarming loss of stability. I slowed my speed down and made it home. Once the car was in the driveway, I saw that the rear wheel was cantilevered about 15 degrees from vertical.   Read details...


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



Model S Service Bulletins
Model S Defect Investigations