Suspension Related Problems of the 2017 Tesla Model S

Table 1 shows seven common suspension related problems of the 2017 Tesla Model S. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (78 problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension control arm (ten problems).


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2017 Tesla Model S

The Suspension problem

I pulled into a parking lot, and noticed that my passenger side rear wheel was leaning into the car. Luckily I was next to a firestone and the mechanic told me the rear control arm broke off. Had I have been driving even for 2 more minutes, the wheel would have came off completely.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

Front driver side control arm/fore link assembly snapped and broke while pulling out of a parking spot. Low speed, standard pavement. Felt like I had run over a nail where the front of the car lifted up slightly, popped, sounded like a tire pop, but then would continue to drive.   Read details...

The Suspension Noise problem

This is my second Tesla. I've had noises in suspension and have been told it was a control arm and paid for it. Noise immediately returned. Later told its stabilizer. That was on first Tesla. Media control unit constantly failed. Second Tesla - [xxx]- suspension problems.   Read details...


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



Model S Service Bulletins
Model S Defect Investigations