2014 Tesla Model S problems by component
365 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Tesla Model S, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 132 | 36% | 64,500 mi |
| Suspension → | 90 | 25% | 20,000 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 27 | 7% | 74,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 27 | 7% | 61,000 mi |
| Steering → | 27 | 7% | 55,000 mi |
| Structure → | 26 | 7% | 60,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 23 | 6% | 61,500 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 22 | 6% | 36,000 mi |
| Visibility/wiper → | 15 | 4% | — |
| Air Bags → | 13 | 4% | — |
| Engine → | 12 | 3% | — |
| Service Brakes → | 10 | 3% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 9 | 2% | — |
| Wheels | 6 | 2% | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 0% | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 0% | — |
| Seats | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.