6 problems have been reported for the 2026 Tesla Model S. The following chart shows the 5 most common problems for 2026 Tesla Model S. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's forward collision avoidance with 2 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes, hydraulic (1 problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Lane Departure | |
| Equipment | |
| Vehicle Speed Control |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2026 Tesla Model S in 2026.
| Service Year | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| 2026 |
When making the decision between buying a new or used Tesla Model S, the following table can be used to compare the 2026 Tesla Model S with the Tesla Model S from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2026 Model S is 6 while the average number of problems reported for the 15 model years of the Tesla Model S is 303.
| Model Year | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| 2026 Model S | |
| 2025 Model S | |
| 2024 Model S | |
| 2023 Model S | |
| 2022 Model S | |
| 2021 Model S | |
| 2020 Model S | |
| 2019 Model S | |
| 2018 Model S | |
| 2017 Model S | |
| 2016 Model S | |
| 2015 Model S | |
| 2014 Model S | |
| 2013 Model S | |
| 2012 Model S |