2017 Tesla Model S vs 2019 Tesla Model S
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Tesla Model S | 2019 Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 421 | 43 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 92 | 66 |
| Investigations | 8 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 54 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 24,750 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Tesla Model S | Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 112 | 4 |
| Suspension | 107 | 8 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 66 | 12 |
| Steering | 46 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 35 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 25 | 7 |
| Exterior Lighting | 26 | 2 |
| Lane Departure | 22 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 10 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 0 |
| Overheating | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
2017 Tesla Model S
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.