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Tesla Model S structure problems by year

157 NHTSA owner complaints name the structure across 12 Model S model years. The most reported year is 2015 with 30 reports.

YearStructure reportsShare
2023 Model S33%
2022 Model S86%
2021 Model S95%
2020 Model S56%
2019 Model S25%
2018 Model S106%
2017 Model S143%
2016 Model S295%
2015 Model S305%
2014 Model S267%
2013 Model S194%
2012 Model S23%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the structure. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.