Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2017 Tesla Model S

Table 1 shows three common exterior lighting related problems of the 2017 Tesla Model S. The number one most common problem is related to the exterior lighting (24 problems). The second most common problem is related to the headlights (two problems).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Tesla Model S

Problem Category Number of Problems
Exterior Lighting problems
24
Headlights problems
2
Fog Light Switch problems
1

Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2017 Tesla Model S

The Exterior Lighting problem

Day time running light on driver side headlight burned out, it cannot be replaced, you have to replace the whole headlight assembly which costs about $1,000. 00 plus labor, I think this is not right , on my other. Cars I can change the running light myself and only cost a couple. Of dollars   Read details...

The Headlights problem

The mcu touchscreen fails constantly causing no access to rear view camera, ac controls, navigation, and loss of preset settings for mirrors and drive seat position. Reboot takes over 5 mins while car is in operation to no ac working.   Read details...

The Fog Light Switch problem

Touch screen is completely black multiple times per week. Usually at beginning of trips, but occasionally suddenly occurs in the middle of trips. Black out can last upwards of 10 minutes (per smartphone stop watch).   Read details...


Exterior Lighting related problems in other Tesla Model S model year vehicles:



☘ Model S Service Bulletins
☤ Model S Defect Investigations