GREEN CHOICE
The EPA has certified this vehicle as among the 20 percent lowest-emitting passenger vehicles for its model year, based on government greenhouse gas and smog ratings.
Tesla Model S
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Predicted Reliability
We expect the 2025 Model S will be less reliable than the average new car. This prediction is based on data from 2022 and 2023 models, and the Tesla brand score.
The 2025 Tesla Model S has been recalled 2 times by NHTSA.
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The 2025 Tesla Model S has been recalled 2 times by NHTSA.
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New Models Predicted Reliability
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Tesla vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability
Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
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POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Electric Motor
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EV Battery
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NA
NA
NA
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EV Charging
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Drive System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Brakes
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Climate System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Electrical Accessories
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Body Hardware
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Paint/Trim
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Noises/Leaks
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
In-car Electronics
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
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NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
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NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
NA
Powertrain
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NA
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NA
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NA
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2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
NA
Electric Motor
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2007
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2011
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NA
2013
NA
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NA
2015
2016
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NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
NA
EV Battery
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NA
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NA
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NA
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NA
EV Charging
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NA
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NA
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NA
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NA
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NA
Drive System
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NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
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NA
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NA
Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
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NA
2013
NA
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NA
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NA
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NA
Brakes
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NA
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NA
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NA
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NA
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NA
Climate System
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NA
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NA
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2024
NA
Build Quality
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NA
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NA
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NA
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NA
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NA
Electrical Accessories
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NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
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NA
2020
2021
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NA
Body Hardware
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NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
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NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
NA
Paint/Trim
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2001
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2007
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2010
2011
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NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
2016
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2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
NA
Noises/Leaks
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NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
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NA
2020
2021
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NA
Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
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NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
2016
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2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
NA
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive
reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest
subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20
potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and
brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide
data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY
BACK OVER PREVENTION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 06, 2025
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
What should you do:
Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-001.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
25V002000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
239382
AIR BAGS
Dec 23, 2024
A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Summary:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Model S and Model X vehicles. The driver's air bag could tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 212, "Windshield Mounting."
What should you do:
Tesla service will replace the air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-20-001.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
24V967000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
487
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