2021 Tesla Model S problems by component
175 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2021 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance → | 47 | 27% | — |
| Steering → | 29 | 17% | — |
| Electrical System → | 25 | 14% | — |
| Suspension → | 16 | 9% | — |
| Service Brakes → | 15 | 9% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 14 | 8% | — |
| Lane Departure | 9 | 5% | — |
| Structure | 9 | 5% | — |
| Tires | 9 | 5% | — |
| Wheels | 9 | 5% | — |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 5% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 3% | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 3% | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 2% | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 2 | 1% | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.