2014 Tesla Model S suspension problems
90 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2014 Tesla Model S — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle Information: 2014 Tesla Model S VIN: [XXX] Incident Date: [XXX] Component Affected: Suspension / Air Suspension / Ride Height Control Problem Description: On [XXX], while driving, my 2014 Tesla Model S suddenly raised itself to and/or beyond maximum ride height without any driver input…”
filed Aug 20, 2025
“I have put my car in the shop 11 times since I purchased it 3 years ago. Now my suspension is having issues. I don't qualify for the lemon law due to the age of my car. I paid over 30,000 for a car that is not going to last till its paid off.”
filed May 14, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Model S years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Model S | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 Model S | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 Model S | 9 | 7% |
| 2021 Model S | 16 | 9% |
| 2020 Model S | 14 | 18% |
| 2019 Model S | 8 | 19% |
| 2018 Model S | 20 | 12% |
| 2017 Model S | 107 | 25% |
| 2016 Model S | 209 | 33% |
| 2015 Model S | 149 | 22% |
| 2013 Model S | 91 | 20% |
| 2012 Model S | 9 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 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.