Electrical System Problems of Tesla Model S

Tesla Model S owners have reported 930 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 25 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (785 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's software (78 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Tesla Model S

The Electrical System problem

I own three 2016 Tesla vehicles with the same known safety defect: two Model S p100d and one model x p100d, all equipped with the large drive unit (ldu). The component that fails is the rotor coolant seal in the rear drive unit motor.   Read details...

The Software problem

The car is not getting its software updates because of a bad mcu. The dealer is quoting $1200 to replace.   Read details...

The Computer Failure problem

The Tesla Model S main screen blacked out, causing me to not have access to any of the car's control system other than to drive it (no backup camera, climate control, music, door locking, suspension adjusting, turn signal chiming, and other essential safety featues).   Read details...

The Instrument Cluster/panel problem

The contact owns a 2017 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that upon attempting to start the vehicle, he noticed that the 17-inch center display screen was black. The message "wait for start" was displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle tuned on after nearly 20 minutes.   Read details...

The Adas Autonomous/self Driving Software problem

I was using summon to pull my car forward out of the parking spot and when I let go of the button the car continue driving forward indefinitely until I chased it down and touch the door handle   Read details...




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