2018 Tesla Model S suspension problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2018 Tesla Model S — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Rear suspension on 2020 and older model s and x is not adjustable for alignment. Factory camber comes 2 aggressive which burns only the very inner part of the tire at a rapid pace. Upon checking tread depth with gauge you will not see this wear and tires will appear to be good. Tire wear is not…”
filed May 24, 2023
“The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10-15 MPH, the rear subframe assembly failed inadvertently. The contact stated that the rear driver’s side wheel appeared to be caved inward. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed…”
filed Apr 6, 2023
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% |
| 2017 Model S | 107 | 25% |
| 2016 Model S | 209 | 33% |
| 2015 Model S | 149 | 22% |
| 2014 Model S | 90 | 25% |
| 2013 Model S | 91 | 20% |
| 2012 Model S | 9 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 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.