Tesla Model S: known issues clusters
All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.
| rows | 48 |
|---|---|
| model years | 2012–2024 (7) |
| data through | 2026-09-20 |
| method | /data/methodology#known-issues |
| license | CC BY 4.0 (derived) |
Vehicle pages
Rows
| year | cluster_id | label | component_code | complaint_count | date_range | source_complaint_count | reviewed_at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | models2024-lane-departure-wheel-jerk | Lane departure system steering override during turns | LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST, UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 19 | 2024-05-24 → 2026-04-20 | 38 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2024 | models2024-fsd-adas-behavior | FSD and ADAS unintended acceleration or wrong-way driving | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | 2025-01-19 → 2025-02-12 | 38 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2024 | models2024-steering-wheel-turn-signal | Steering wheel turn signal button usability | STEERING | 2 | 2024-05-21 → 2024-07-31 | 38 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2024 | models2024-windshield-distortion | Windshield glass optical distortion | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | 2024-05-07 → 2024-05-31 | 38 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2024 | models2024-rear-door-emergency-release | Rear passenger door emergency mechanical release design | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH:EMERGENCY MECHANICAL RELEASE | 1 | 2025-10-03 → 2025-10-03 | 38 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2024 | models2024-rear-tire-wheel-wear | Rear tire and wheel recurring failures with alignment concerns | UNKNOWN OR OTHER, WHEELS, SUSPENSION | 1 | 2026-04-20 → 2026-04-20 | 38 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2024 | models2024-ac-fogging-auto-activation | Automatic AC activation causing cabin fogging | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | 2025-02-21 → 2025-02-26 | 38 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | models-2023-horn-button-location | Steering wheel horn button placement | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 57 | 2023-01-10 → 2026-08-10 | 111 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | models-2023-phantom-braking-adas | Unintended braking with adaptive cruise and AEB | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 10 | 2023-07-08 → 2025-12-26 | 111 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | models-2023-stalkless-turn-signal-buttons | Capacitive turn signal buttons on steering wheel | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 8 | 2023-12-25 → 2025-05-16 | 111 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | models-2023-rear-tire-inner-edge-wear | Inner-edge tire wear and tread separation | SUSPENSION, WHEELS | 6 | 2023-11-29 → 2024-11-12 | 111 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | models-2023-windshield-wiper-controls | Windshield wiper control accessibility | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 4 | 2023-12-08 → 2024-09-22 | 111 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | models-2023-fsd-adas-software-behavior | Full Self-Driving and ADAS software behavior | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING | 5 | 2023-12-20 → 2026-06-12 | 111 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | models-2023-driver-seat-adjustment | Driver seat adjustment and track mechanism | SEATS | 2 | 2024-07-30 → 2026-07-28 | 111 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | tesla-model-s-2022-yoke-horn-controls | Horn and turn-signal controls inaccessible on yoke wheel | STEERING | 29 | 2022-01 → 2026-07 | 136 | 2026-08-01 |
| 2022 | tesla-model-s-2022-tire-sidewall-wear | Inner sidewall tire wear and tread separation on rear tires | WHEELS | 17 | 2022-09 → 2026-01 | 136 | 2026-08-01 |
| 2022 | tesla-model-s-2022-seatbelt-latch-failure | Seatbelt latch and warning system malfunctions | SEAT BELTS | 4 | 2022-03 → 2025-10 | 136 | 2026-08-01 |
| 2022 | tesla-model-s-2022-door-latch-failure | Doors and latches releasing or opening unexpectedly | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, STRUCTURE | 7 | 2022-01 → 2025-08 | 136 | 2026-08-01 |
| 2022 | tesla-model-s-2022-windshield-glass-defects | Windshield and window glass cracking and distortion | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 4 | 2022-11 → 2025-04 | 136 | 2026-08-01 |
| 2022 | tesla-model-s-2022-phantom-braking | Unexpected automatic braking during adaptive cruise control | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 30 | 2022-03 → 2025-12 | 136 | 2026-08-01 |
| 2022 | tesla-model-s-2022-unexpected-shutdown | Unexpected shutdown or loss of propulsion while driving | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | 2022-05 → 2025-04 | 136 | 2026-08-01 |
| 2022 | tesla-model-s-2022-fsd-navigation-errors | Full Self-Driving steering and navigation malfunctions | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 5 | 2023-12 → 2026-06 | 136 | 2026-08-01 |
| 2021 | models-2021-phantom-braking-autopilot | Autopilot and cruise control phantom braking | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 38 | 2020-11 → 2026-07 | 176 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | models-2021-yoke-horn-placement | Yoke steering wheel horn button location | UNKNOWN OR OTHER, STEERING | 30 | 2021-07 → 2024-12 | 176 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | models-2021-rear-tire-inner-wear | Rear tire premature inner-edge wear and tread separation | TIRES | 16 | 2022-08 → 2025-04 | 176 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | models-2021-yoke-turn-signal-controls | Yoke steering wheel turn signal button operability | STEERING | 12 | 2021-07 → 2024-01 | 176 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | models-2021-fsd-autopilot-crash | Full Self-Driving and Autopilot lane or path deviation | UNKNOWN OR OTHER, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 10 | 2021-11 → 2026-05 | 176 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | models-2021-suspension-premature-wear | Front and rear suspension premature component wear | SUSPENSION, STEERING | 11 | 2022-09 → 2026-03 | 176 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | models-2021-display-screen-blank | Instrument cluster and touchscreen blanking while driving | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:VIDEO MONITOR/SCREEN | 5 | 2021-07 → 2023-01 | 176 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | models-2021-headlight-turn-signal-lighting | Exterior lighting malfunction including headlight flickering | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | 2022-06 → 2025-08 | 176 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2014 | model-s-2014-mcu-emmc-failure | MCU/eMMC failure disabling turn signals and camera | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 65 | 2020-07 → 2026-06 | 365 | 2026-09-06 |
| 2014 | model-s-2014-suspension-control-arm-failure | Suspension control arm and fore link failure | SUSPENSION | 34 | 2020-10 → 2025-08 | 365 | 2026-09-06 |
| 2014 | model-s-2014-door-handle-failure | Retractable door handle failure | STRUCTURE | 11 | 2020-08 → 2026-03 | 365 | 2026-09-06 |
| 2014 | model-s-2014-drive-unit-coolant-leak | Large Drive Unit coolant leak into motor | POWER TRAIN | 11 | 2021-04 → 2026-04 | 365 | 2026-09-06 |
| 2014 | model-s-2014-display-adhesive-delamination | Instrument display adhesive delamination and leak | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 | 2020-10 → 2026-07 | 365 | 2026-09-06 |
| 2014 | model-s-2014-autopilot-phantom-braking | Autopilot phantom braking on adaptive cruise control | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 5 | 2022-02 → 2025-03 | 365 | 2026-09-06 |
| 2014 | model-s-2014-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration at low speed | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | 2020-07 → 2026-05 | 365 | 2026-09-06 |
| 2014 | model-s-2014-power-steering-loss | Power steering loss while driving | STEERING | 6 | 2021-04 → 2026-02 | 365 | 2026-09-06 |
| 2013 | model-s-2013-mcu-touchscreen-failure | MCU touchscreen and eMMC memory failure | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 93 | 2020-09 → 2026-06 | 459 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2013 | model-s-2013-drive-unit-failure | Drive unit failure from coolant seal leak | POWER TRAIN | 19 | 2020-09 → 2026-06 | 459 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2013 | model-s-2013-suspension-control-arm | Suspension control arm and subframe failure | SUSPENSION | 21 | 2020-10 → 2025-06 | 459 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2013 | model-s-2013-door-handle-failure | Door handle failure to present or open | STRUCTURE | 5 | 2021-04 → 2026-02 | 459 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2013 | model-s-2013-hv-battery-failure | High-voltage battery pack failure and corrosion | POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 19 | 2021-02 → 2026-01 | 459 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2013 | model-s-2013-power-steering-loss | Power steering assist loss | STEERING | 10 | 2020-11 → 2023-10 | 459 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2012 | tesla-model-s-2012-mcu-touchscreen-failure | Media control unit and touchscreen failure | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 35 | 2020-06 → 2022-11 | 59 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2012 | tesla-model-s-2012-drive-unit-failure | Drive unit noise and replacement | POWER TRAIN | 5 | 2021-06 → 2023-03 | 59 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2012 | tesla-model-s-2012-suspension-steering-failure | Suspension link and steering knuckle failure | SUSPENSION | 11 | 2015-10 → 2020-12 | 59 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2012 | tesla-model-s-2012-battery-range-shutdown | Battery range reduction and unexpected shutdown | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | 2019-12 → 2022-10 | 59 | 2026-09-03 |
Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.
Cite this
Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.
Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Tesla Model S [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/tesla/model-s
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_tesla_model_s_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Tesla Model S},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/tesla/model-s}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}hub · known-issues · methodology · license · research (interpretation)