Structure Related Problems of the 2018 Tesla Model S

Table 1 shows three common structure related problems of the 2018 Tesla Model S. The number one most common problem is related to the body (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the body door handle exterior (one problem).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Tesla Model S


Recently reported Structure problems of the 2018 Tesla Model S

The Body problem

On [xxx], I was driving my recently purchased 2018 Tesla Model S (VIN: [xxx], mileage approx. [30,536]). The vehicle was purchased directly through Tesla’s app in late August 2025 and delivered to me the same day of the incident. Approximately 4.   Read details...

The Body Door Handle Exterior problem

I own a 2018 Tesla Model S. While it was still under warranty the passenger side door handle quit working and it was no longer possible to open that door. Tesla replaced the door handle at no change with a newly designed mechanism.   Read details...

The Frame And Members problem

The contact owns a 2018 Tesla model-s . The contact stated that while washing the car, the orange rust liquids came out of the bumper. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer and confirmed that there was a failure with the bumper. The vehicle was at the dealer being repaired.   Read details...


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



Model S Service Bulletins
Model S Defect Investigations