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Tesla Model S

2014 only

524 classified complaints 9 recalls

2014 Tesla Model S have 524 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 9 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 64,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2014 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.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2014 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 166 complaints

Median onset: 64,000 miles. 0.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Infotainment, screen and software · Electrical 77 complaints

Median onset: 62,700 miles. 1.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 69 complaints

Median onset: 20,000 miles. 7.2% 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.

Hybrid or EV traction battery and inverter · Electrical 49 complaints

Median onset: 61,500 miles. 2.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Typical repair: $2,740–$5,240 nationally.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 35 complaints

Median onset: 61,950 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Electric power steering motor and module · Steering 16 complaints

Median onset: 49,000 miles. 6.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 16 complaints

Median onset: 21,000 miles. 37.5% 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 newer model years.

Air suspension compressor, bags and valves · Suspension 11 complaints

Median onset: 24,500 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $620–$1,710 nationally.

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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 2014 model year. See the full Tesla Model S report for every year and full specs/safety data.