Tesla Model S electrical system problems by year
989 NHTSA owner complaints name the electrical system across 13 Model S model years. The most reported year is 2015 with 264 reports.
| Year | Electrical System reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Model S | 7 | 18% | — | |
| 2023 Model S | 8 | 7% | — | |
| 2022 Model S | 16 | 12% | — | |
| 2021 Model S | 25 | 14% | — | |
| 2020 Model S | 7 | 9% | — | |
| 2019 Model S | 4 | 9% | — | |
| 2018 Model S | 34 | 20% | 18,750 mi | |
| 2017 Model S | 112 | 27% | 35,250 mi | |
| 2016 Model S | 148 | 23% | 50,787 mi | |
| 2015 Model S | 264 | 40% | 58,049 mi | |
| 2014 Model S | 132 | 36% | 64,500 mi | |
| 2013 Model S | 195 | 42% | 90,000 mi | |
| 2012 Model S | 37 | 61% | 78,000 mi |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the electrical system. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.