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Tesla Model S · 2018

11 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V035000·2021-01-29

    Tesla Recalls Model S and X for Display Memory Wear

    Tesla is recalling 2012-2018 Model S and 2016-2018 Model X vehicles because center display memory wear can cause loss of rearview camera and turn signals.

    Product
    TESLA — TESLA MODEL S, MODEL X
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V376000·2024-05-28

    Tesla seat belt warning light and chime may not activate

    Tesla is recalling certain 2012-2024 vehicles because the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate for an unbelted driver, failing FMVSS 208. A free over-the-air update fixes it.

    Product
    TESLA — TESLA MODEL S, MODEL X, MODEL 3, MODEL Y
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V153000·2024-02-27

    Tesla Recalls Vehicles With Muted Pedestrian Warning Sounds

    Tesla is recalling certain 2013-2022 Model S, X, 3, and Y vehicles because a factory reset can mute the Pedestrian Warning System sounds, increasing crash risk for pedestrians.

    Product
    TESLA — TESLA MODEL 3, MODEL Y, MODEL X, MODEL S
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V838000·2023-12-12

    Tesla Model Y Autosteer Recall: Software Update for Control Prominence

    Tesla is recalling 2.03 million 2012-2023 Model S/X/3/Y vehicles with Autosteer due to insufficient control prominence that may allow driver misuse and crash risk. A free OTA software update will be provided.

    Product
    TESLA — TESLA MODEL S, MODEL X, MODEL 3, MODEL Y
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V085000·2023-02-15

    Tesla Model S Full Self-Driving Beta Software Recall for Unsafe Driving

    Tesla's Full Self-Driving Beta software in 2020 Model S and other models may cause vehicles to drive unsafely through intersections or ignore speed limits. Tesla will provide a free over-the-air software fix.

    Product
    TESLA — TESLA MODEL X, MODEL S, MODEL 3, MODEL Y
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V818000·2022-11-01

    2017-2021 Tesla Model S and Model X power steering assist loss

    Tesla is recalling 2017-2021 Model S and Model X vehicles due to power steering assist failure on rough roads or after hitting potholes, which increases crash risk.

    Product
    TESLA — TESLA MODEL S, MODEL X
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V169000·2022-03-18

    Tesla Recalls Model 3, S, and X for Rearview Camera Delay

    Tesla is recalling certain Model 3, S, and X vehicles because the rearview camera image may not display immediately when reversing, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    TESLA — TESLA MODEL 3, MODEL S, MODEL X
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V037000·2022-01-27

    Tesla Vehicles: Full Self-Driving Software May Skip Required Stops

    Tesla is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The Full Self-Driving (Beta) software rolling stop feature may allow vehicles to pass through all-way stop intersections without stopping, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    TESLA — TESLA MODEL S, MODEL X, MODEL 3, MODEL Y
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V00B000·2021-12-21

    Tesla Model S Hood Latch Misalignment Could Cause Unexpected Hood Opening During Driving

    Tesla is recalling 2014-2021 Model S vehicles due to a misaligned front trunk latch assembly that may prevent the secondary hood latch from engaging. This could allow the hood to open unexpectedly during driving, obstructing the driver's view and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    TESLA — TESLA MODEL S
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V846000·2021-10-29

    Tesla Model 3 Forward Collision Avoidance System Software Error

    Tesla is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model 3, S, X, and Y vehicles due to a software error that may cause false forward-collision warnings or unexpected automatic emergency brake activation. No injuries have been reported.

    Product
    TESLA — TESLA MODEL S, MODEL X, MODEL 3, MODEL Y
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V051000·2024-01-30

    Tesla brake warning light font size fails federal display standard

    Tesla is recalling certain 2012-2024 vehicles because the Brake, Park and ABS warning lights display at an incorrect font size, failing FMVSS 105 and 135. A free over-the-air update fixes it.

    Product
    TESLA — TESLA MODEL S, MODEL X, MODEL 3, MODEL Y
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations — 6 open

  • PE26006 Preliminary Evaluation · open · suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
  • EA26002 Engineering Analysis · open · electrical system:adas
  • PE25012 Preliminary Evaluation · open · electrical system:adas
  • AQ25002 Audit Query · open · electrical system:adas
  • PE24033 Preliminary Evaluation · electrical system:adas:autonomous/self driving
  • PE24031 Preliminary Evaluation · electrical system:adas

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2014 · suspension 82 complaints, median 20,000 mi
    Includes 1 alleging a death and 1 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2013 · suspension 79 complaints, median 45,000 mi
    Includes 5 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2013 · powertrain 31 complaints, median 110,400 mi
  • 2014 · powertrain 24 complaints

Technical service bulletins

398 manufacturer service bulletins across 15 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2025: 4.8/5
  • 2024: 4.4/5
  • 2023: 3.7/5
  • 2022: 3.0/5 · 136 complaints
  • 2021: 1.4/5 · 176 complaints · most complained-of: steering

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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