2025 Tesla Model S
Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 4
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2025
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2025: 6 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 61 |
| 2013 | 461 |
| 2014 | 367 |
| 2015 | 669 |
| 2016 | 649 |
| 2017 | 428 |
| 2018 | 170 |
| 2019 | 44 |
| 2020 | 80 |
| 2021 | 179 |
| 2022 | 140 |
| 2023 | 114 |
| 2024 | 38 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Known problem areas
Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Suspension
2 of 6 total reports mention: suspension.
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Tires wear excessivly due to incorect factory and non-adjustable camber settings causing extreme saftey concerns/blowouts, which are not visible without removal of tire or lifting of vehicle by average motorist.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-09-26
Power train
2 of 6 total reports mention: power train.
Wheels
1 of 6 total reports mentions: wheels.
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I experienced excessive rear tire wear on both rear tires inner side The tire ended up blowing out on the rear passenger tire
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-12-13
Visibility/wiper
1 of 6 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
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Teslaâs automatic wipers are unreliable. This vehicle lacks a dedicated rain sensor and instead uses the forward-facing camera and neural net to detect moisture. In light rain, the system often fails to activate.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-07-24
Steering
1 of 6 total reports mentions: steering.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first
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2025-01-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-04-03 Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
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2025-02-21Air bags24V967000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Model S and Model X vehicles. The driver's air bag could tear during deployment.
Remedy: 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.
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2025-03-07Back over prevention, electrical system25V002000 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.
Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
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2025-08-20Audit queryOpen Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements
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2025-10-07Preliminary evaluationOpen Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged
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2026-03-18Engineering analysisOpen FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
Buy-smart checklist
2025 Tesla Model S — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 24V967000 · Air bags
- Recall 25V002000 · Back over prevention, electrical system
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2025 Tesla Model S reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Tesla Model S?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2025 Tesla Model S have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.