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.

rows48
model years2012–2024 (7)
data through2026-09-20
method/data/methodology#known-issues
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

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2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012

Rows

yearcluster_idlabelcomponent_codecomplaint_countdate_rangesource_complaint_countreviewed_at
2024models2024-lane-departure-wheel-jerkLane departure system steering override during turnsLANE DEPARTURE: WARNING, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST, UNKNOWN OR OTHER192024-05-24 → 2026-04-20382026-08-20
2024models2024-fsd-adas-behaviorFSD and ADAS unintended acceleration or wrong-way drivingELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER62025-01-19 → 2025-02-12382026-08-20
2024models2024-steering-wheel-turn-signalSteering wheel turn signal button usabilitySTEERING22024-05-21 → 2024-07-31382026-08-20
2024models2024-windshield-distortionWindshield glass optical distortionVISIBILITY/WIPER22024-05-07 → 2024-05-31382026-08-20
2024models2024-rear-door-emergency-releaseRear passenger door emergency mechanical release designLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH:EMERGENCY MECHANICAL RELEASE12025-10-03 → 2025-10-03382026-08-20
2024models2024-rear-tire-wheel-wearRear tire and wheel recurring failures with alignment concernsUNKNOWN OR OTHER, WHEELS, SUSPENSION12026-04-20 → 2026-04-20382026-08-20
2024models2024-ac-fogging-auto-activationAutomatic AC activation causing cabin foggingUNKNOWN OR OTHER22025-02-21 → 2025-02-26382026-08-20
2023models-2023-horn-button-locationSteering wheel horn button placementELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN572023-01-10 → 2026-08-101112026-08-20
2023models-2023-phantom-braking-adasUnintended braking with adaptive cruise and AEBFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL102023-07-08 → 2025-12-261112026-08-20
2023models-2023-stalkless-turn-signal-buttonsCapacitive turn signal buttons on steering wheelEXTERIOR LIGHTING82023-12-25 → 2025-05-161112026-08-20
2023models-2023-rear-tire-inner-edge-wearInner-edge tire wear and tread separationSUSPENSION, WHEELS62023-11-29 → 2024-11-121112026-08-20
2023models-2023-windshield-wiper-controlsWindshield wiper control accessibilityVISIBILITY/WIPER42023-12-08 → 2024-09-221112026-08-20
2023models-2023-fsd-adas-software-behaviorFull Self-Driving and ADAS software behaviorELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING52023-12-20 → 2026-06-121112026-08-20
2023models-2023-driver-seat-adjustmentDriver seat adjustment and track mechanismSEATS22024-07-30 → 2026-07-281112026-08-20
2022tesla-model-s-2022-yoke-horn-controlsHorn and turn-signal controls inaccessible on yoke wheelSTEERING292022-01 → 2026-071362026-08-01
2022tesla-model-s-2022-tire-sidewall-wearInner sidewall tire wear and tread separation on rear tiresWHEELS172022-09 → 2026-011362026-08-01
2022tesla-model-s-2022-seatbelt-latch-failureSeatbelt latch and warning system malfunctionsSEAT BELTS42022-03 → 2025-101362026-08-01
2022tesla-model-s-2022-door-latch-failureDoors and latches releasing or opening unexpectedlyLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, STRUCTURE72022-01 → 2025-081362026-08-01
2022tesla-model-s-2022-windshield-glass-defectsWindshield and window glass cracking and distortionVISIBILITY/WIPER42022-11 → 2025-041362026-08-01
2022tesla-model-s-2022-phantom-brakingUnexpected automatic braking during adaptive cruise controlFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE302022-03 → 2025-121362026-08-01
2022tesla-model-s-2022-unexpected-shutdownUnexpected shutdown or loss of propulsion while drivingELECTRICAL SYSTEM72022-05 → 2025-041362026-08-01
2022tesla-model-s-2022-fsd-navigation-errorsFull Self-Driving steering and navigation malfunctionsFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE52023-12 → 2026-061362026-08-01
2021models-2021-phantom-braking-autopilotAutopilot and cruise control phantom brakingFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING382020-11 → 2026-071762026-08-21
2021models-2021-yoke-horn-placementYoke steering wheel horn button locationUNKNOWN OR OTHER, STEERING302021-07 → 2024-121762026-08-21
2021models-2021-rear-tire-inner-wearRear tire premature inner-edge wear and tread separationTIRES162022-08 → 2025-041762026-08-21
2021models-2021-yoke-turn-signal-controlsYoke steering wheel turn signal button operabilitySTEERING122021-07 → 2024-011762026-08-21
2021models-2021-fsd-autopilot-crashFull Self-Driving and Autopilot lane or path deviationUNKNOWN OR OTHER, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL102021-11 → 2026-051762026-08-21
2021models-2021-suspension-premature-wearFront and rear suspension premature component wearSUSPENSION, STEERING112022-09 → 2026-031762026-08-21
2021models-2021-display-screen-blankInstrument cluster and touchscreen blanking while drivingELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:VIDEO MONITOR/SCREEN52021-07 → 2023-011762026-08-21
2021models-2021-headlight-turn-signal-lightingExterior lighting malfunction including headlight flickeringEXTERIOR LIGHTING42022-06 → 2025-081762026-08-21
2014model-s-2014-mcu-emmc-failureMCU/eMMC failure disabling turn signals and cameraELECTRICAL SYSTEM652020-07 → 2026-063652026-09-06
2014model-s-2014-suspension-control-arm-failureSuspension control arm and fore link failureSUSPENSION342020-10 → 2025-083652026-09-06
2014model-s-2014-door-handle-failureRetractable door handle failureSTRUCTURE112020-08 → 2026-033652026-09-06
2014model-s-2014-drive-unit-coolant-leakLarge Drive Unit coolant leak into motorPOWER TRAIN112021-04 → 2026-043652026-09-06
2014model-s-2014-display-adhesive-delaminationInstrument display adhesive delamination and leakELECTRICAL SYSTEM102020-10 → 2026-073652026-09-06
2014model-s-2014-autopilot-phantom-brakingAutopilot phantom braking on adaptive cruise controlFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE52022-02 → 2025-033652026-09-06
2014model-s-2014-unintended-accelerationUnintended acceleration at low speedVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL72020-07 → 2026-053652026-09-06
2014model-s-2014-power-steering-lossPower steering loss while drivingSTEERING62021-04 → 2026-023652026-09-06
2013model-s-2013-mcu-touchscreen-failureMCU touchscreen and eMMC memory failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM932020-09 → 2026-064592026-08-19
2013model-s-2013-drive-unit-failureDrive unit failure from coolant seal leakPOWER TRAIN192020-09 → 2026-064592026-08-19
2013model-s-2013-suspension-control-armSuspension control arm and subframe failureSUSPENSION212020-10 → 2025-064592026-08-19
2013model-s-2013-door-handle-failureDoor handle failure to present or openSTRUCTURE52021-04 → 2026-024592026-08-19
2013model-s-2013-hv-battery-failureHigh-voltage battery pack failure and corrosionPOWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM192021-02 → 2026-014592026-08-19
2013model-s-2013-power-steering-lossPower steering assist lossSTEERING102020-11 → 2023-104592026-08-19
2012tesla-model-s-2012-mcu-touchscreen-failureMedia control unit and touchscreen failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM352020-06 → 2022-11592026-09-03
2012tesla-model-s-2012-drive-unit-failureDrive unit noise and replacementPOWER TRAIN52021-06 → 2023-03592026-09-03
2012tesla-model-s-2012-suspension-steering-failureSuspension link and steering knuckle failureSUSPENSION112015-10 → 2020-12592026-09-03
2012tesla-model-s-2012-battery-range-shutdownBattery range reduction and unexpected shutdownELECTRICAL SYSTEM52019-12 → 2022-10592026-09-03

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odiquote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.

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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.}
}

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