2014 Tesla Model S Recalls, Complaints and Investigations

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

6 Recalls for 2014 Tesla Model S

Recall Date	Component	Summary
2021-12-21	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH	Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2014-2021 Model S vehicles. The front trunk latch assembly may be misaligned, preventing the secondary hood latch from engaging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 113, “Hood Latch System.” Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and reposition the latch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 18, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-21-11-003.
2019-01-07	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE	Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2014-2016 Model S vehicles equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. Remedy: Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will replace the passenger frontal air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2019. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-19-20-001.
2018-03-29	STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM	Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Tesla Model S vehicles equipped with Bosch steering racks. The aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture causing a reduction or complete loss of power steering assist. Remedy: Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and add a corrosion-preventative sealer, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-18-32-002.
2017-04-19	PARKING BRAKE	Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electric parking brake calipers have an internal gear that may be improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the gear fracturing during parking brake application or release. Remedy: Tesla will notify owners, and service centers will replace both the left and right electric parking brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2018. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-17-33-002.
2015-11-23	SEAT BELTS:FRONT	Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Model S vehicles manufactured May 31, 2012, to November 12, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with driver or front passenger seat belts that may be improperly connected to the outboard lap pretensioner. Remedy: Tesla will notify owners, and service centers will inspect the driver and front passenger seat belts, correcting their connection, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2015. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-15-20-002.
2021-01-29	BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL \| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM	Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Tesla Model S and 2016-2018 Model X vehicles with a center display equipped with a NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and an 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device. When the 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device for the center display reaches lifetime wear, the eMMC controller will no longer be able to maintain the integrity of the filesystem, causing a failure in some of the center display functions. Remedy: Owners should ensure their vehicles are operating firmware release 2020.48.48.12 or newer, which will alert owners if the eMMC is approaching lifetime wear. Tesla will notify owners, and will replace the VCM daughterboard with one containing an enhanced eMMC controller, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-21-21-001.

These are complaints about vehicles like yours and some can only be found here. Do they sound familiar?

1 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2014 Tesla Model S

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256 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2014 Tesla Model S

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Date			Component
2016-11-30			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10928912
2017-07-11			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11004199
2017-06-22			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11000599
2017-05-06			STEERING \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10983856
2017-05-01			SERVICE BRAKES \| STRUCTURE:BODY \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10982961
2017-08-25			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11019785
2017-09-04			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11021362
2016-10-06			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10914145
2016-09-17			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10907381
2017-04-05			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10970636
2017-03-22			WHEELS ODI Number: 10967662
2017-02-25			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10956956
2017-03-03			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10958494
2017-02-16			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10955147
2017-02-15			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10954938
2017-02-09			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10953739
2017-02-16			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10954984
2021-04-20			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11412733
2021-04-26			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11413772
2021-05-02			STEERING ODI Number: 11414861
2021-04-23			AIR BAGS \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11413560
2021-04-21			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11413204
2021-04-27			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11414068
2021-04-17			AIR BAGS \| STEERING ODI Number: 11408536
2021-04-12			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11407788
2021-04-14			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11408069
2021-04-14			STRUCTURE:BODY \| SUSPENSION \| WHEELS ODI Number: 11408046
2021-04-11			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11407475
2021-03-16			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11403361
2021-03-14			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11402915
2021-03-06			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11399464
2021-03-06			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11399537
2021-02-18			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11396859
2021-02-18			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11396850
2021-02-17			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11396667
2021-02-08			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11395170
2021-01-27			SUSPENSION \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11390424
2021-02-02			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11394307
2021-02-01			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11391066
2021-01-29			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11390675
2021-01-17			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11388605
2021-01-14			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11387986
2021-01-17			FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL \| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11388591
2021-01-15			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11388365
2021-01-16			BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING \| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL ODI Number: 11388498
2021-01-16			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11388497
2021-01-16			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11388485
2021-01-16			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| SUSPENSION \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11388477
2021-01-03			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11386226
2020-12-22			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| WHEELS ODI Number: 11384580
2020-12-26			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11384961
2020-12-31			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11385738
2017-01-24			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10947481
2017-01-31			STEERING \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10948601
2016-12-14			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10935372
2016-12-18			STRUCTURE:BODY \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10936111
2020-11-27			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11376650
2020-11-29			SUSPENSION \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11376977
2020-11-27			STEERING \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11376504
2020-12-02			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11377568
2020-12-01			LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11377252
2020-11-28			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11376882
2020-11-16			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11374952
2020-11-17			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11375055
2020-11-07			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11373541
2020-10-20			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11365384
2020-10-25			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11366268
2020-10-25			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11366266
2020-10-24			STEERING \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11366233
2020-10-26			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11366383
2020-10-08			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11363349
2020-09-19			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11359930
2020-09-26			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11361320
2020-09-28			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11361613
2020-09-04			EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| POWER TRAIN \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11353125
2020-08-20			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11350458
2020-08-18			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 11350080
2020-08-29			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11351991
2020-08-27			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11351644
2020-08-17			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11349962
2020-08-06			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11343698
2020-08-06			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11343695
2020-08-05			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11343501
2020-08-04			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11343253
2020-08-07			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER \| VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 11343973
2020-08-03			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11343048
2020-08-14			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11349333
2020-08-04			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11343156
2020-08-05			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ODI Number: 11343553
2020-08-04			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11343138
2020-08-02			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11342767
2020-07-29			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11341986
2020-07-24			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11341255
2020-08-02			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11342754
2020-07-27			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11341622
2020-07-20			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY \| ENGINE ODI Number: 11340365
2020-07-29			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11342108
2020-07-29			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11342106
2020-07-18			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11340112
2020-08-01			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11342704
2020-07-22			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11340986
2020-07-20			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 11340296
2020-07-30			EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER \| VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 11342313
2020-07-23			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11341137
2020-07-29			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11342036
2020-07-26			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11341476
2020-07-21			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11340602
2020-07-30			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11342190
2020-07-14			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11339312
2020-07-04			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11337436
2020-07-10			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 11338530
2020-07-08			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 11338322
2020-07-08			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11338141
2020-07-10			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11338678
2020-07-06			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11337718
2020-07-03			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11337378
2020-07-12			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11338834
2020-07-07			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11338050
2020-07-09			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11338434
2020-07-10			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11338595
2020-06-29			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11331593
2020-06-29			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11331592
2020-06-26			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11331048
2020-06-28			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11331369
2020-06-24			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11330649
2020-06-24			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11330465
2020-07-01			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11331870
2020-06-26			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11331169
2020-06-24			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11330609
2020-06-18			SUSPENSION:REAR ODI Number: 11329533
2020-06-29			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11331501
2020-06-24			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11330597
2020-06-25			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ODI Number: 11330936
2020-06-20			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11329842
2020-06-29			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11331638
2020-06-25			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11330734
2020-06-20			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11329817
2020-06-25			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER \| VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 11330725
2020-06-25			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11330721
2020-06-29			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11331617
2020-06-27			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11331262
2020-06-24			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM \| VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 11330535
2020-06-24			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11330534
2020-06-30			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11331772
2020-06-25			EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11330870
2020-06-24			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11330529
2020-06-24			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11330524
2020-06-24			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11330523
2020-06-29			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11331595
2020-06-29			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11331412
2020-06-25			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 11330856
2020-06-24			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11330513
2020-05-07			AIR BAGS \| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11323770
2020-03-23			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11319077
2020-03-04			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11316041
2020-02-28			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11312177
2020-03-10			AIR BAGS \| STEERING ODI Number: 11317366
2020-03-06			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11316609
2020-02-22			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11310723
2020-02-22			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM \| POWER TRAIN \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11310706
2020-01-21			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11300905
2020-01-27			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11302375
2020-01-29			EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM \| STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11302849
2020-01-17			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11300127
2019-12-23			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11290797
2020-01-02			POWER TRAIN \| STRUCTURE:BODY \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11296615
2019-12-04			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11286958
2019-11-25			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11282366
2019-11-11			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11279353
2019-11-14			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 11279959
2019-09-07			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11253913
2019-09-05			AIR BAGS \| STEERING ODI Number: 11253506
2019-08-23			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11246771
2019-08-22			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| POWER TRAIN \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11246770
2019-08-13			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11243758
2019-07-31			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11240787
2019-08-09			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11242820
2019-11-03			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11277777
2019-11-07			ENGINE ODI Number: 11278643
2019-10-19			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11269564
2019-10-16			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11268947
2019-10-05			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11266515
2019-10-10			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11267632
2019-10-10			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11267744
2019-10-10			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11267572
2019-10-10			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11267565
2019-10-06			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11266565
2019-10-10			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11267674
2019-09-19			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11256588
2019-09-25			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11257906
2019-05-09			STEERING ODI Number: 11206389
2019-04-26			AIR BAGS \| STEERING ODI Number: 11204003
2019-07-20			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11233559
2019-02-06			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11174848
2018-10-12			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11139978
2018-10-09			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11139174
2018-05-08			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11092574
2018-05-14			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11093601
2018-05-09			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11092655
2018-05-13			SERVICE BRAKES \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11093584
2018-05-16			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11094073
2018-05-10			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM \| SUSPENSION \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11093243
2019-04-02			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11193302
2019-03-12			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11186182
2019-03-11			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11185812
2019-03-08			STEERING \| STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11185150
2018-05-06			STRUCTURE:BODY \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11092088
2018-05-04			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11091975
2018-04-04			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11083235
2018-03-30			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11082241
2018-03-01			STEERING \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11075746
2018-03-01			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11075733
2018-12-07			STEERING ODI Number: 11156820
2018-12-05			STEERING ODI Number: 11156377
2018-02-22			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11074328
2018-01-21			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11063966
2018-01-15			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11062854
2017-12-18			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11055221
2017-11-29			STEERING ODI Number: 11051130
2017-10-30			STEERING ODI Number: 11041439
2017-10-30			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11041379
2017-10-04			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11031785
2017-10-09			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11032583
2017-10-08			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11032219
2017-09-19			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 11024253
2016-08-14			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10895795
2016-08-17			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10896783
2016-06-27			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10876721
2016-06-17			POWER TRAIN \| SUSPENSION \| WHEELS ODI Number: 10874898
2016-03-28			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10852077
2016-03-08			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10845619
2016-02-23			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10837649
2016-02-15			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10836289
2016-02-03			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10824049
2016-02-08			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10824742
2016-01-25			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10822151
2015-12-10			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10809384
2015-11-01			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10787534
2015-09-23			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10767589
2015-08-14			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10748663
2015-06-29			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10731118
2015-06-13			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10725110
2015-06-08			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10723925
2015-05-18			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10717081
2015-03-15			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10694328
2015-03-14			STEERING ODI Number: 10694282
2015-02-26			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| POWER TRAIN \| SEATS ODI Number: 10690952
2015-02-25			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10690639
2015-01-30			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10679894
2015-01-12			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10671718
2014-09-29			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10639935
2014-09-29			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10639849
2020-02-13			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11309000
2016-03-28			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10852100
2017-04-19			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10979400
2015-02-27			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10691000

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68 Investigations for 2014 Tesla Model S

On december 19, 2019, nhtsa received a petition from mr. brian sparks requesting that the agency "recall all [tesla] model s, model x, and model 3 vehicles produced from 2013 to the present" due to sudden unintended acceleration (sua). in his petition and follow-up submissions, the petitioner identified a total of 232 non-duplicative complaints to nhtsa, including 203 reporting crashes. on january 13, 2020, nhtsa's office of defects investigation (odi) opened defect petition dp20-001 to evaluate the petitioner’s request. odi's evaluation included reviews of all complaints and supporting information referenced by the petitioner, as well as 14 additional complaints to nhtsa related to sua crash allegations that were either not selected by the petitioner or were submitted after the petitioner's most recent submission. the review also included analyses of available crash data (edr, tesla log data, and/or video data) the agency acquired as part of the evaluation.after reviewing the available data, odi has not identified evidence that would support opening a defect investigation into sua in the subject vehicles. in every instance in which event data was available for review by odi, the evidence shows that sua crashes in the complaints cited by the petitioner have been caused by pedal misapplication. there is no evidence of any fault in the accelerator pedal assemblies, motor control systems, or brake systems that has contributed to any of the cited incidents. there is no evidence of a design factor contributing to increased likelihood of pedal misapplication. the theory provided of a potential electronic cause of sua in the subject vehicles is based upon inaccurate assumptions about system design and log data.nhtsa is authorized to issue an order requiring notification and remedy of a defect if the agency’s investigation shows a defect in design, construction, or performance of a motor vehicle that presents an unreasonable risk to safety. 49 u.s.c. §§ 30102(a)(9), 30118. since the information before the agency is not indicative of a vehicle-based defect, it is unlikely that any investigation opened because of granting this petition would result in an order concerning the notification and remedy of a safety-related defect. therefore, upon full consideration of the information presented in the petition and the potential risks to safety, the petition is denied. the denial of this petition does not foreclose the agency from taking further action if warranted or the potential for a future finding that a safety-related defect exists based upon additional information the agency may receive.the reference numbers for the complaints to nhtsa cited by the petitioner can be found in the petition submission documents in the public file for dp20-001. those complaints and the 14 complaints odi added to its evaluation can be viewed at nhtsa.gov. the reference numbers for the complaints added by odi are: 11385350, 11383955, 11383233, 11383180, 11378492, 11378458, 11302076, 11299698, 11290006, 11190595, 11174504, 11115496, 11096644 and 11000097. the attached report, further detailing nhtsa’s reasons for denial of the petition, will be published in the federal register.

On may 7, 2016, a 2015 tesla model s collided with a tractor trailer crossing an uncontrolled intersection on a highway west of williston, florida, resulting in fatal injuries to the tesla driver.data obtained from the model s indicated that:1) the tesla was being operated in autopilot mode at the time of the collision; 2) the automatic emergency braking (aeb) system did not provide any warning or automated braking for the collision event; and 3) the driver took no braking, steering or other actions to avoid the collision.on june 28, 2016, nhtsa opened pe16-007 to “examine the design and performance of any automated driving systems in use at the time of the crash.”the office of defects investigation (odi) analyzed the following subjects as part of nhtsa’s examination of the design and performance of tesla’s autopilot system:1) automatic emergency braking (aeb) system design and performance in the subject tesla and peer vehicles; 2) human-machine interface issues related to autopilot operating mode; 3) data from crash incidents related to tesla’s autopilot and aeb systems; and 4) changes tesla has implemented in the autopilot and aeb systems.nhtsa’s examination did not identify any defects in the design or performance of the aeb or autopilotsystems of the subject vehicles nor any incidents in which the systems did not perform as designed.aeb systems used in the automotive industry through my 2016 are rear-end collision avoidance technologies that are not designed to reliably perform in all crash modes, including crossing path collisions.the autopilot system is an advanced driver assistance system (adas) that requires the continual and full attention of the driver to monitor the traffic environment and be prepared to take action to avoid crashes.tesla's design included a hands-on the steering wheel system for monitoring driver engagement.that system has been updated to further reinforce the need for driver engagement through a "strike out" strategy.drivers that do not respond to visual cues in the driver monitoring system alerts may "strike out" and lose autopilot function for the remainder of the drive cycle.a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further examination of this issue does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency will monitor the issue and reserves the right to take future action if warranted by the circumstances.for more information about the analysis, see the attached report.

On june 22, 2020, the office of defects investigations (odi) opened preliminary evaluation pe20-010 to investigate incidents of media control unit (mcu) failures resulting in loss of rearview camera in model year (my) 2012-2015 tesla model s vehicles equipped with the nvidia tegra 3 processor with an integrated 8gb emmc nand flash memory device. emmc nand flash devices have a finite lifespan based upon the number of program/erase (p/e) cycles. the subject mcu allegedly fails prematurely due to memory wear-out of the emmc nand flash. tesla used the same mcu with the tegra 3 processor in approximately 159 thousand 2012-2018 model s and 2016-2018 model x vehicles built by tesla through early-2018. in response to odi's information request (ir) for pe20-010, tesla provided odi with 2,399 complaints and field reports, 7,777 warranty claims, and 4,746 non-warranty claims related to mcu replacements. the data show failure rates over 30 percent in certain build months and accelerating failure trends after 3 to 4 years-in-service.according to tesla, for subject vehicles equipped with the nvidia tegra 3 processor with an integrated 8gb emmc nand flash memory device, the emmc nand cell hardware can fail when reaching lifetime wear, for which the emmc controller has no available blocks to recover. with this failure mode, the only recovery available is a replacement of the emmc device, achieved by physical part replacement of either the mcu assembly or visual control module subcomponent. tesla provided the effects of mcu failure on vehicle function which result in loss of rearview/backup camera, loss of hvac (defogging) setting controls (if the hvac status was off status prior to failure.) there is also an impact on the advanced driver assistance support (adas), autopilot system, and turn signal functionality due to the possible loss of audible chimes, driver sensing, and alerts associated with these vehicle functions. there are precedents for addressing defects that result in loss of either backup camera, defogging, or turn signal functions under safety recalls.tesla has implemented certain over-the-air or ota updates to subject vehicles to mitigate the effects of mcu failure. these updates include firmware changes to reduce memory usage of the subject memory card, improve emmc error correction and storage management strategies, changing the control logic for turn signal activation, and defaulting the hvac system to auto (71.6f) for drives after mcu failure to address windshield defogging. tesla indicated that the mcu failures are likely to continue to occur in subject vehicles as vehicles continue to operate and use available memory in the 8gb emmc nand flash memory until 100% of units have failed. an engineering analysis has been opened to further assess the scope, frequency, and safety-related consequences of the alleged defect.the voqs associated with the opening of this investigation are in the attachment to this resume.

On june 22, 2020, the office of defects investigations (odi) opened preliminary evaluation pe20-010 to investigate incidents of media control unit (mcu) failures resulting in loss of rearview camera in model year (my) 2012-2015 tesla model s vehicles equipped with the nvidia tegra 3 processor with an integrated 8gb emmc nand flash memory device. emmc nand flash devices have a finite lifespan based upon the number of program/erase (p/e) cycles. the subject mcu allegedly fails prematurely due to memory wear-out of the emmc nand flash. tesla used the same mcu with the tegra 3 processor in approximately 159 thousand 2012-2018 model s and 2016-2018 model x vehicles built by tesla through early-2018. in response to odi's information request (ir) for pe20-010, tesla provided odi with 2,399 complaints and field reports, 7,777 warranty claims, and 4,746 non-warranty claims related to mcu replacements. the data show failure rates over 30 percent in certain build months and accelerating failure trends after 3 to 4 years-in-service.according to tesla, for subject vehicles equipped with the nvidia tegra 3 processor with an integrated 8gb emmc nand flash memory device, the emmc nand cell hardware can fail when reaching lifetime wear, for which the emmc controller has no available blocks to recover. with this failure mode, the only recovery available is a replacement of the emmc device, achieved by physical part replacement of either the mcu assembly or visual control module subcomponent. tesla provided the effects of mcu failure on vehicle function which result in loss of rearview/backup camera, loss of hvac (defogging) setting controls (if the hvac status was off status prior to failure.) there is also an impact on the advanced driver assistance support (adas) autopilot system, and turn signal functionality due to the possible loss of audible chimes, driver sensing, and alerts associated with these vehicle functions. there are precedents for addressing defects that result in loss of either backup camera, defogging, or turn signal functions under safety recalls.tesla has implemented certain over-the-air or ota updates to subject vehicles to mitigate the effects of mcu failure. these updates include firmware changes to reduce memory usage of the subject memory card, improve emmc error correction and storage management strategies, changing the control logic for turn signal activation, and defaulting the hvac system to auto (71.6f) for drives after mcu failure to address windshield defogging. tesla indicated that the mcu failures are likely to continue to occur in subject vehicles as vehicles continue to operate and use available memory in the 8gb emmc nand flash memory until 100% of units have failed. this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea20-003). the voqs associated with the upgrade of this investigation are identified in the attachment to this resume.

Date Opened	Date Closed	Component
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
2016-06-28	2017-01-19	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING
2016-06-28	2017-01-19	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
2020-11-12		ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2019-10-01		ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2016-06-28	2017-01-19	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM
2016-06-28	2017-01-19	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2020-06-22	2020-11-22	BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
2020-11-12		BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
2020-06-22	2020-11-22	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:CYBERSECURITY
2020-11-12		VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
2020-11-12		EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2016-06-28	2017-01-19	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: DYNAMIC BRAKE SUPPORT/BRAKE ASSIST

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72 Service Alerts for 2014 Tesla Model S

Date	Description
2021-12-10	103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Some versions of Model S and X front drive unit halfshafts might cause excessive vibrations during hard acceleration at higher ride height settings. This is exclusively an NVH issue and does not otherwise affect steering functionality, brak Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-12-10	010000 STEERING Some versions of Model S and X front drive unit halfshafts might cause excessive vibrations during hard acceleration at higher ride height settings. This is exclusively an NVH issue and does not otherwise affect steering functionality, brak Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-09-21	010000 STEERING Some versions of Model S and X front drive unit halfshafts might cause excessive vibrations during hard acceleration at higher ride height settings. This is exclusively an NVH issue and does not otherwise affect steering functionality, brak Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-03-17	030000 BRAKES (PWS) Cold Weather Brake Package Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-23	350000 EQUIPMENT For some Model S and Model X vehicles built before March 2018, an 8GB embedded MultiMediaCard (?8GB eMMC?) in the Media Control Unit (MCU) might malfunction due to accumulated wear. This could result in a blank or intermittently blank touch Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-11	350000 EQUIPMENT For some Model S and Model X vehicles built before March 2018, an 8GB embedded MultiMediaCard (?8GB eMMC?) in the Media Control Unit (MCU) might malfunction due to accumulated wear. This could result in a blank or intermittently blank touch Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-09	350000 EQUIPMENT For some Model S and Model X vehicles built before March 2018, an 8GB embedded MultiMediaCard (?8GB eMMC?) in the Media Control Unit (MCU) might malfunction due to accumulated wear. This could result in a blank or intermittently blank touch Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-12-05	350000 EQUIPMENT For some Model S and Model X vehicles built before March 2018, an 8GB embedded MultiMediaCard (?8GB eMMC?) in the Media Control Unit (MCU) might malfunction due to accumulated wear. This could result in a blank or intermittently blank touch Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-12-10	200000 WHEELS Older versions of the Model S and Model X LH front drive unit clevis mount contain a bushing that allows the front drive unit to move side-to-side more than expected during hard accelerations, resulting in excessive vibrations coming from t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-12-10	350000 EQUIPMENT Older versions of the Model S and Model X LH front drive unit clevis mount contain a bushing that allows the front drive unit to move side-to-side more than expected during hard accelerations, resulting in excessive vibrations coming from t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-12-10	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Older versions of the Model S and Model X LH front drive unit clevis mount contain a bushing that allows the front drive unit to move side-to-side more than expected during hard accelerations, resulting in excessive vibrations coming from t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-02-19	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Tesla is committed to continuous improvement of the security of its products and advises customers to always install the latest mobile app and vehicle software releases to remain as secure as possible. On approximately May 1, 2020, the Tesl Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-25	199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS Some Model S vehicles were intended to have a Continental Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), but were manufactured with a Baolong TPMS. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-25	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Some Model S vehicles were intended to have a Continental Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), but were manufactured with a Baolong TPMS. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-25	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ECU has a built-in antenna that receives signals from the TPMS sensors. Earlier versions of the TPMS ECU were equipped with an antenna that might not receive reliable readings from the front sensor Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-25	199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ECU has a built-in antenna that receives signals from the TPMS sensors. Earlier versions of the TPMS ECU were equipped with an antenna that might not receive reliable readings from the front sensor Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-25	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ECU has a built-in antenna that receives signals from the TPMS sensors. Earlier versions of the TPMS ECU were equipped with an antenna that might not receive reliable readings from the front sensor Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-06-25	100000 POWER TRAIN Older versions of the Model S and Model X LH front drive unit clevis mount contain a bushing that allows the front drive unit to move side-to-side more than expected during hard accelerations, resulting in excessive vibrations coming from t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-05-28	350000 EQUIPMENT During hard acceleration, the driver might notice vibrations coming from the front of some Model S or Model X vehicles. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-05-28	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY During hard acceleration, the driver might notice vibrations coming from the front of some Model S or Model X vehicles. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-05-24	220000 SEATS On some Model S base trim front seats, the forward inboard Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing (nearest to the center console) used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking moti Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-05-24	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY On some Model S base trim front seats, the forward inboard Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing (nearest to the center console) used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking moti Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-01-03	123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS On certain Model S vehicles, the liftgate has plugs that do not allow water to drain, causing condensation to build up inside the tail light assembly. Tail light functionality is not affected. The retrofit of updated drain-type liftgate plu Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-01-03	162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE On certain Model S vehicles, the liftgate has plugs that do not allow water to drain, causing condensation to build up inside the tail light assembly. Tail light functionality is not affected. The retrofit of updated drain-type liftgate plu Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-12-12	190000 TIRES It is now possible to retrofit the Continental Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) onto vehicles that were originally equipped with a Baolong TPMS. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-01-25	220000 SEATS On some Model S base trim front seats, the forward inboard Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing (nearest to the center console) used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking moti Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-01-11	010000 STEERING Long-term exposure to high-corrosion environments might weaken the bolts that attach the power steering motor to the steering rack housing. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-01-11	014200 STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK Long-term exposure to high-corrosion environments might weaken the bolts that attach the power steering motor to the steering rack housing. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-01-11	140000 AIR BAGS The propellant in the front passenger airbag inflator might degrade over time, which could cause the inflator body to rupture in the event the airbag is deployed. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-01-07	140000 AIR BAGS The propellant in the front passenger airbag inflator might degrade over time, which could cause the inflator body to rupture in the event the airbag is deployed. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-01-03	020000 SUSPENSION On certain Model S vehicles, either lower rear control arm might crack, causing excessive negative camber of the rear suspension. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-07-19	220000 SEATS On some Model S base trim 1st row seats, the Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking motion in the seat. This does not affect performan Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-07-19	350000 EQUIPMENT On some Model S base trim 1st row seats, the Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking motion in the seat. This does not affect performan Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-07-19	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY On some Model S base trim 1st row seats, the Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking motion in the seat. This does not affect performan Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-04-12	010000 STEERING Long-term exposure to high-corrosion environments might weaken the bolts that attach the power steering motor to the steering rack housing. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-12-14	136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER On Model S, the windshield wiper motor bracket might become loose, resulting in a popping or clicking noise during windshield wiper operation. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-05-25	350000 EQUIPMENT DESCRIBES HOW TO INSTALL THE 1ST GENERATION PREMIUM CENTER CONSOLE ASSEMBLY. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-05-25	350000 EQUIPMENT DESCRIBES HOW TO INSTALL THE CENTER CONSOLE FLOOR FINISHER TO MATCH THE DASH TRIM APPEARANCE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-10-04	162000 STRUCTURE:BODY Instructions for installing the carbon fiber spoiler. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-03-27	199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS It is now possible to retrofit the Continental Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) onto vehicles that were originally equipped with a Baolong TPMS. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-03-27	162000 STRUCTURE:BODY It is possible to accidentally break off the aeroshield support tab from the HV Battery. If the tab breaks, the mid aeroshield is not fully supported, reducing the aerodynamic efficiency of the vehicle. The operation of the HV Battery is no Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-03-27	119100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY It is possible to accidentally break off the aeroshield support tab from the HV Battery. If the tab breaks, the mid aeroshield is not fully supported, reducing the aerodynamic efficiency of the vehicle. The operation of the HV Battery is no Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-03-29	161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS Three metal plates are installed on the front subframe to deflect road debris and protect the underbody from possible damage. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-05-11	350000 EQUIPMENT DESCRIBES HOW TO RETROFIT THE 2ND GENERATION PREMIUM CENTER CONSOLE ASSEMBLY. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-03-23	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TESLA MOTORS, INC.: INFORMATION REGARDING A CHARGE PORT DOOR THAT IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO PREMATURE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE IF THE CHARGE PORT DOOR IS CLOSED IF THE MOTOR FAILS. *LJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-03-11	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TESLA MOTORS INC 2014 MODEL S: CERTAIN VEHICLES ARE MANUFACTURED WITH A PROTOTYPE 12V FUSE BOX BRACKET, TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM REPLACE THE 12V FUSE BOX BRACKET WITH THE PRODUCTION LEVEL PART. *LJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-03-05	105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT TESLA MOTORS INC 2013-2014 MODEL S : BULETIN INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACING REAR DRIVE UNIT. SOME UNITS HAVE INADEQUATE GREASE, WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOUD CLUNKING SOUND DURING ACCELERATOR. *LJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-02-23	020000 SUSPENSION TESLA MOTORS INC 2014 MODEL S: INFORMATION REGARDING UPGRADED FRONT SWAY BAR AVAILABLE FOR DUAL MOTOR VEHICLES. *LJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-02-25	016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM TESLA MOTORS INC 2014-2015 MODEL S: CERTAIN VEHICLES, WITH THE LH HALFSHAFT, MIGHT CONTACT POWER STEERING HARNESS, RESULTING IN AN ALERT MESSAGE ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. LJ UPDATED 7/14/15. PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-04-20	170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES TESLA MOTORS INC 2014-2015 MODEL S: BULLETIN INFORMATION ON CERTAIN DUAL MOTOR VEHICLES , THE LATCH ON CHARGE PORT FAILS TO DISENGAGE, PREVENTING CHARGE CABLE FROM BEING INSERTED INTO THE CHARGE PORT. *LJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-04-08	116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH TESLA MOTORS INC 2014 MODEL S : INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACING THE FRONT DRIVE UNIT TO HVJB HARNESS ASSEMBLY THAT DOES NOT HAVE A HVIL INTERLOCK SWITCH . *LJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-04-27	119100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY TESLA MOTORS, INC 2012-2014: BULLETIN INFORMATION REGARDING UPGRADED 12V POSITIVE JUMP POST NEEDS REPLACEMENT OF THE OLD POST WHICH CAN CAUSE CORROSION & PREVENT EXTERNAL CHARGING OF THE 12V BATTERY. *LJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-10-21	050000 PARKING BRAKE TESLA MOTORS, INC.: DURING INITIAL VEHICLE ASSEMBLY ELECTROMECHANICAL BRAKE BOOSTER HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY OPERATED. *LJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-10-21	031100 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC TESLA: AT TIME OF ASSEMBLY, THE ELECTROMECHANICAL BRAKE BOOSTER WAS IMPROPERLY OPERATED AND CAN INCREASE BRAKE BOOSTER ENTERING FAIL SAFE MODE AND WILL BE REPLACED. MODEL 2014 S. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-11-24	181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL TESLA: 2013-2014 MODEL S: INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACING REAR DRIVE UNIT PRODUCED WITH INADEQUATE GREASE, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A “CLUNK” SOUND WHEN USING THE ACCELERATOR WHILE DRIVING. *LJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-04-01	114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS TESLA MOTORS INC. : INSTRUCTIONS ON REASSEMBLY OF HPWC FUSES. *LJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-04-12	131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD TESLA MOTORS INC. : SERVICE BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SB-12-95-002 REVISION DATED NOVEMBER 12, 2012 . MRB PARTS RETURNS LIST FOR ALL NON-MAINTENANCE RELATED MODEL S PARTS EXCEPT 6005894 & 1021634. *LJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-06-05	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY TESLA: WHEN CHARGING, CORROSION, PHYSICAL DAMAGE TO RECEPTACLES, OR INAPPROPRIATE WIRING OR INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL OUTLETS CAN CAUSE HIGHER THAN NORMAL ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE. MODEL 2012-2014 S. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-05-23	162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR TESLA: INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF REAR DOORS, ON SOME VEHICLES, THAT MAY BE COMPATIBLE BUT FAIL TO HAVE SAME MOUNTING POINTS FOR ELECTRICAL HARNESS. MODEL 2012-2014 S. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-06-26	117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL TESLA: INSIDE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC), CIRCUIT BOARD WAS SOLDERED, WHILE USING AN IMPROPER FLUX, IN SOME VEHICLES, AND CAN LEAD TO SHORTER THAN EXPECTED LIFESPAN AND QUALITY CONCERNS. MODEL 2012-2014 S. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-05-25	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM UPGRADE A VEHICLE FROM A SINGLE 2ND GENERATION CHARGER TO DUAL 2ND GENERATION CHARGERS. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-05-25	350000 EQUIPMENT UPGRADE A VEHICLE FROM A SINGLE 2ND GENERATION CHARGER TO DUAL 2ND GENERATION CHARGERS. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-07-23	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IT IS NOW POSSIBLE TO RETROFIT THE CONTINENTAL TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) ONTO VEHICLES THAT WERE ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED WITH A BAOLONG TPMS. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-07-23	199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS IT IS NOW POSSIBLE TO RETROFIT THE CONTINENTAL TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) ONTO VEHICLES THAT WERE ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED WITH A BAOLONG TPMS. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-05-27	114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING DESCRIBES HOW TO INSTALL THE PERFORMANCE PEDAL SET ACCESSORY. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-05-27	350000 EQUIPMENT DESCRIBES HOW TO INSTALL THE PERFORMANCE PEDAL SET ACCESSORY. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-06-04	222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY THIS SERVICE BULLETIN CONTAINS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPTIONAL THIRD ROW SEAT. INCLUDED IN THIS PROCEDURE ARE STEPS TO ADD THE REAR CROSSMEMBER (IF NEEDED), REMOVE AND MODIFY EXISTING TRIM PANELS, INSTALL HARDWARE, ADD THE 2ND RO Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-09-01	350000 EQUIPMENT TESLA: INFORMATION PROVIDED IN REGARDS TO INSTALLING A SECOND (SLAVE) CHARGER THAT IS CURRENTLY CONFIGURED, IN A VEHICLE, WITH ONLY ONE MASTER CHARGER. MODEL 2013-15 S. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-09-01	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY TESLA: INFORMATION PROVIDED IN REGARDS TO INSTALLING A SECOND (SLAVE) CHARGER THAT IS CURRENTLY CONFIGURED, IN A VEHICLE, WITH ONLY ONE MASTER CHARGER. MODEL 2013-15 S. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-01-13	116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH TESLA MOTORS: 2014 MODEL S: FRONT DRIVE UNIT HVIL SWITCH HAS A LOOSE SCREW, CAUSING THE FRONT DRIVE UNIT FUSE BRACKET TO COME LOOSE. *LJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-01-08	162000 STRUCTURE:BODY TESLA MOTORS: 2012-2014 S MODELS; BULLETIN INSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR GUIDELINES FOR DRAFT ENTERING CABIN FROM A-PILLAR. *LJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-01-08	340000 COMMUNICATION TESLA MOTORS: 2012-2014 S MODELS; BULLETIN INSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR GUIDELINES FOR DRAFT ENTERING CABIN FROM A-PILLAR. *LJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2014 Tesla Model S

6 Recalls for 2014 Tesla Model S

1 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2014 Tesla Model S

256 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2014 Tesla Model S

68 Investigations for 2014 Tesla Model S

72 Service Alerts for 2014 Tesla Model S