Tesla Model S
2012–2016 only
2012–2016 Tesla Model S models have 3,191 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 16 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 62,000 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2012–2016 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Tesla Model S report for every year combined.
Where this range fits
What breaks, and when — 2012–2016 only
Median onset: 62,000 miles. 1.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 20,000 miles. 9.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.
Median onset: 61,000 miles. 0.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 63,000 miles. 1.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $2,740–$5,240 nationally.
Median onset: 55,500 miles. 2.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 5,000 miles. 7.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.
Which other vehicles have driver-assist problems? →Median onset: 15,000 miles. 3.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $620–$1,710 nationally.
Which other vehicles have air suspension failures? →Median onset: 21,000 miles. 24.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2012–2016 model years. See the full Tesla Model S report for every year and full specs/safety data.