Tesla Model S back over prevention problems by year
80 NHTSA owner complaints name the back over prevention across 12 Model S model years. The most reported year is 2016 with 21 reports.
| Year | Back Over Prevention reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Model S | 3 | 3% | — | |
| 2022 Model S | 2 | 1% | — | |
| 2021 Model S | 2 | 1% | — | |
| 2020 Model S | 2 | 3% | — | |
| 2019 Model S | 2 | 5% | — | |
| 2018 Model S | 1 | 1% | — | |
| 2017 Model S | 19 | 5% | 32,500 mi | |
| 2016 Model S | 21 | 3% | 41,500 mi | |
| 2015 Model S | 13 | 2% | — | |
| 2014 Model S | 5 | 1% | — | |
| 2013 Model S | 8 | 2% | — | |
| 2012 Model S | 2 | 3% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the back over prevention. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.