general problems of the 2019 Tesla Model S

Six problems related to suspension have been reported for the 2019 Tesla Model S. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2019 Tesla Model S based on all problems reported for the 2019 Model S.

1 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 01/27/2025

Experienced rattling while driving. Brought car in and was told this is a known problem. Obtained copy of the bulletin from Tesla saying this was a “fix upon notification” rather than a recall. Then was forced to pay for the repairs. Upon investigation, this has been reported consistently since 2016. This seems fraudulent as it should cross the threshold of a recall. I would like Tesla to cover the costs of my repair as they would do under a recall.

2 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 02/28/2024

The contact owns a 2019 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to complete a turn, the contact heard an abnormal sound emanating from the front end of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the front-end suspension and informed the contact that they observed normal wear and tear. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 58,000.

3 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 09/09/2023

Sept 9th, 2023 while driving on the interstate the vehicle lost all propulsion power, red lights shown in "gear, p n d" indicator area. I was in left lane and had to get to the side of the road, 4 lanes over, where putting the car in park and back in drive allowed for it to move forward again. I proceeded to a charging station to inspect the car and during this I hear a thump in the trunk area when going over bumps. Upon inspection under the car the rear access cover was hanging down but it was dark. The following morning a closer look revealed the rear subframe where the engine mounts had broken and a large piece of the frame was missing from the inside down. Mounting tab and hardware were still in place but pulled from the structure itself. The car was not handling correctly as if it had a low tire but tire pressure was correct. At drop off I noticed the rear camber seemed quite cambered. As a structural engineer I can see where the mounting tab weld to the aluminum frame failed. The frame appears to be cast and extruded tubing welded together and the failure is what would be considered a weak point at a weld. Car is currently at Tesla norfolk virginia for an evaluation and when I showed them the issue the staff did not want to document the issue and requested I perform a drive along with a tech. I asked why as the pics were evidence enough as to my complaint and issue. Cursory investigation online yielded this is not an isolated occurrence and with others having very serious failures I felt it important that perhaps it is severe enough for a modified part replacement. For reference no crash damage or any other like issues have occurred prior with the car.

4 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 06/24/2020

2019 Tesla Model S in junkyard https://. . Read more...

5 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 02/07/2020

On hard acceleration (in motion), the car vibrates and rattles from the front end. Tesla said they do not have a fix. Lots of people are complaining about it. I frerl something major is wrong with the car and Tesla is doing nothing to fix the problem.

6 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2020

The passenger side front wheel got dislodged from the strut and the car was uncontrollable. It was in motion on city street after just getting off the highway.


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