2021 Tesla Model S suspension problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2021 Tesla Model S — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have started receiving airbag & seat safety issue alert but recieved appointment after a month even considering major safety concern. Some of 2021 vehicles are serviced under the recall Tesla sent. But told me mine doesn’t qualify for same issue for same year, same model cars. It seems like issue…”
filed Jan 17, 2026
“Vehicle: 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range VIN: [XXX] I am reporting multiple safety-related defects that existed at delivery or developed shortly thereafter, and Tesla has refused to diagnose or repair them under warranty. These defects create an unsafe driving condition and risk of loss of control or…”
filed Nov 18, 2025
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% |
| 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% |
| 2014 Model S | 90 | 25% |
| 2013 Model S | 91 | 20% |
| 2012 Model S | 9 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 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.