Tesla Model S suspension problems by year
727 NHTSA owner complaints name the suspension across 13 Model S model years. The most reported year is 2016 with 209 reports.
| Year | Suspension reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Model S | 2 | 5% | — | |
| 2023 Model S | 3 | 3% | — | |
| 2022 Model S | 9 | 7% | — | |
| 2021 Model S | 16 | 9% | — | |
| 2020 Model S | 14 | 18% | — | |
| 2019 Model S | 8 | 19% | — | |
| 2018 Model S | 20 | 12% | 15,500 mi | |
| 2017 Model S | 107 | 25% | 14,500 mi | |
| 2016 Model S | 209 | 33% | 11,000 mi | |
| 2015 Model S | 149 | 22% | 12,000 mi | |
| 2014 Model S | 90 | 25% | 20,000 mi | |
| 2013 Model S | 91 | 20% | 44,958 mi | |
| 2012 Model S | 9 | 15% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the suspension. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.