Tesla Model S exterior lighting problems by year
194 NHTSA owner complaints name the exterior lighting across 11 Model S model years. The most reported year is 2016 with 49 reports.
| Year | Exterior Lighting reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Model S | 5 | 5% | — | |
| 2022 Model S | 6 | 4% | — | |
| 2021 Model S | 6 | 3% | — | |
| 2019 Model S | 2 | 5% | — | |
| 2018 Model S | 8 | 5% | — | |
| 2017 Model S | 26 | 6% | 53,500 mi | |
| 2016 Model S | 49 | 8% | 49,500 mi | |
| 2015 Model S | 45 | 7% | 62,000 mi | |
| 2014 Model S | 27 | 7% | 74,000 mi | |
| 2013 Model S | 15 | 3% | 87,500 mi | |
| 2012 Model S | 5 | 8% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the exterior lighting. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.