2020 Tesla Model S suspension problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2020 Tesla Model S — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle has been taken to Tesla multiple times due to ongoing controllability and safety concerns. The Autopilot system will occasionally brake unexpectedly at green lights or when another vehicle is passing on the right side. The vehicle has also experienced repeated drivetrain issues…”
filed May 11, 2026
“After getting new tires installed at Walmart I heard a loud knocking noise when turning the steering wheel. The Walmart tech thought that it was because the tires were too big/wide. Tesla said they probably forgot to put the car in Jack Mode and the air suspension fully deflated. Once the sir…”
filed May 13, 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% |
| 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% |
| 2014 Model S | 90 | 25% |
| 2013 Model S | 91 | 20% |
| 2012 Model S | 9 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 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.