2013 Tesla Model S electrical system problems
195 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2013 Tesla Model S — 42% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle has suffered a catastrophic, intermittent low-voltage network crash caused by a failing Body Control Module (BCM), resulting in multiple dangerous safety-critical failure modes. On a previous occasion, the vehicle woke up with severe network faults and automatically forced itself into…”
filed Jun 24, 2026
“While driving my 2013 Tesla Model S at normal road speed, the vehicle suddenly lost all propulsion without any warning. I had to coast and maneuver across traffic to avoid being hit before the car came to a stop. After shifting into Park, the vehicle displayed DI_w072 and DI_f072 gate‑drive faults…”
filed Jun 3, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and…Campaign 24V051000 · Jan 30, 2024
- In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the…Campaign 23V838000 · Dec 12, 2023
- During charging, the adapter, cord, or wall outlet could overheatCampaign 14V006000 · Jan 13, 2014
Related service bulletins
On certain Model S and Model X vehicles, the battery powered Pyrotechnic High Voltage (HV) Battery Disconnect will reach the end of its battery lifespan in the near future, which will trigger alerts and may limit the…
SB-25-16-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 3, 2025
Electrical System problems in other Model S years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Model S | 7 | 18% |
| 2023 Model S | 8 | 7% |
| 2022 Model S | 16 | 12% |
| 2021 Model S | 25 | 14% |
| 2020 Model S | 7 | 9% |
| 2019 Model S | 4 | 9% |
| 2018 Model S | 34 | 20% |
| 2017 Model S | 112 | 27% |
| 2016 Model S | 148 | 23% |
| 2015 Model S | 264 | 40% |
| 2014 Model S | 132 | 36% |
| 2012 Model S | 37 | 61% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Tesla Model S
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.