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Tesla Model S overheating reports by year

30 NHTSA complaints describe overheating and coolant leaks on Tesla Model S vehicles. The most reported year is 2013 with 8 reports.

YearReportsShare of narratives
2017 Model S61%
2016 Model S61%
2015 Model S51%
2014 Model S51%
2013 Model S82%

Counts come from keyword analysis of complaint narratives — one complaint can describe several symptoms, and classification is approximate. Raw counts favor years that sold in larger numbers.