Structure Related Problems of the 2016 Tesla Model S

Table 1 shows two common structure related problems of the 2016 Tesla Model S. The number one most common problem is related to the body (26 problems). The second most common problem is related to the paint (one problem).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Tesla Model S

Problem Category Number of Problems
Body problems
26
Paint problems
1

Recently reported Structure problems of the 2016 Tesla Model S

The Body problem

The doors are not opening/closing properly. I have had intermittent issues that are now more constant. When the doors unlock they do not unlatch when I pull the exterior handle. Yesterday on 9/13/26 my front drivers side door was not closing.   Read details...

The Paint problem

Ecu1 is failing. Memory chip, paint on mirror peeling.   Read details...


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



Model S Service Bulletins
Model S Defect Investigations