3 problems have been reported for the 2026 Tesla Model S. The following chart shows the 3 most common problems for 2026 Tesla Model S. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes, hydraulic with 1 problem. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's forward collision avoidance (1 problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| Equipment |
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 |
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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 3 while the average number of problems reported for the 15 model years of the Tesla Model S is 290.
| Model Year | Number of Problems |
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