Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2021 Tesla Model S

Table 1 shows three common exterior lighting related problems of the 2021 Tesla Model S. The number one most common problem is related to the exterior lighting (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the turn signal (one problem).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Tesla Model S


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2021 Tesla Model S

The Exterior Lighting problem

The reverse lights are incredibly insufficient and pose a safety risk when backing up. The lights are so dim, they are virtually ineffective to the point that they illuminate nothing that may be behind the car.   Read details...

The Turn Signal problem

The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model S. The contact stated while driving 45 mph and attempting to switch lanes, he attempted to use the turn signals; however, the turn signals were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the   Read details...

The Turn Signal Switch problem

The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver’s side indicator was inoperable on the yoke steering wheel. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times.   Read details...


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



Model S Service Bulletins
Model S Defect Investigations