Wheel Problems of Tesla Model S

Tesla Model S owners have reported 71 wheel related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common wheel problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel (70 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel rim (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Tesla Model S

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wheel problems
70
Wheel Rim problems
1

Recently reported Wheel problems of Tesla Model S

The Wheel problem

2024 Tesla Model S. Repeated rear tire and rear wheel failures with abnormal wear and possible rear alignment or suspension-related defect. Tesla service history shows repeated rear tire replacements beginning at about 5,165 miles, a later four-wheel alignment, a right rear tire replacement for   Read details...

The Wheel Rim problem

The contact owns a 2015 Tesla Model S. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 to 30 mph, the vehicle drove over pothole and the passenger's side front and rear tires sustained blowouts. Additionally, the passenger's side front rim was fractured, rear suspension was fractured, and the   Read details...




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