2016 Tesla Model S visibility problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 2016 Tesla Model S — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2016 Tesla Model S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V035000 (Back Over Prevention, Visibility, Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable…”
filed Jan 10, 2023
“The contact owns a 2016 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the center console failed to operate as needed without warning. The contact also stated that the side mirrors would independently fold in without warning. The contact then received a recall notice for…”
filed Feb 15, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Model S years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Model S | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Model S | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 Model S | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 Model S | 9 | 2% |
| 2015 Model S | 8 | 1% |
| 2014 Model S | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 Model S | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 Model S | 1 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 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.