Tesla Model S owners have reported 191 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (123 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's turn signal (42 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The center high-mounted stop lamp (chmsl / third brake light) fails on 2021 and newer Tesla Model S vehicles (including plaid). This is a common issue reported by many owners, particularly as vehicles exit the warranty period. Read details...
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 contact owns a 2015 Tesla Model S. The contact stated while driving 40 mph at night, one of the headlights became inoperable. The contact stated that both headlights had become intermittently inoperable, causing the contact to hesitate to drive the vehicle due to safety concerns. Read details...
Touch screen is completely black multiple times per week. Usually at beginning of trips, but occasionally suddenly occurs in the middle of trips. Black out can last upwards of 10 minutes (per smartphone stop watch). Read details...
No audio with turn signals. Animation worked on screens, and turn signals were actually working, just no audio. Checked all exterior lights and all worked including backup and brake lights. After reboot of the mcu1 audio worked. Read details...