Structure Problems of Tesla Model S

Tesla Model S owners have reported 144 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (136 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's door (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Structure related problems of Tesla Model S


Recently reported Structure problems of Tesla Model S

The Body problem

Trunk latch fails, trunk latch safety mechanism also failed so manual release does not work. This is a safety issue   Read details...

The Door problem

The contact owns a 2014 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in park(p), a person approached the driver’s side rear door, and the door unintendedly opened slightly. The contact stated that prior to entering the vehicle, the driver’s side rear door opened   Read details...

The Hood problem

The contact owns a 2013 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive and electrical power. A warning message stating that the vehicle was about to shut off was illuminated.   Read details...

The Paint problem

Ecu1 is failing. Memory chip, paint on mirror peeling.   Read details...

The Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problem

The contact owns a 2017 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that the glass roof of the vehicle was cracked all the way to the power liftgate. There were no sensors where the glass met the glass roof, which caused a possible hazard for the vehicle occupants.   Read details...




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