MYRModel Year Report

2026 Tesla Model S

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2026 Tesla Model S
RENDERED 2026-09-16T06:37:07.287Z

Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Tesla Model S Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2026 highlighted. 2012: 61 complaints 2012 2013: 459 complaints 2014: 365 complaints 2014 2015: 667 complaints 2016: 645 complaints 2016 2017: 423 complaints 2018: 168 complaints 2018 2019: 44 complaints 2020: 80 complaints 2020 2021: 176 complaints 2022: 137 complaints 2022 2023: 113 complaints 2024: 38 complaints 2024 2025: 6 complaints 2026: 3 complaints 2026
2026: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
201261
2013459
2014365
2015667
2016645
2017423
2018168
201944
202080
2021176
2022137
2023113
202438
20256
20263

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

2 of 3 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing adaptive cruise control.

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Car will just brake on the highway with out warning. Cruise control will just randomly change speeds. I was traveling on an overpass and speed dropped to 35 then jumped to 60mph.

NHTSA ODI report, 20251031

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 3 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 3 total reports mentions: service brakes.

LANE DEPARTURE

1 of 3 total reports mentions: lane departure, most commonly citing assist.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20260318 — EA (open)

FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2026 Tesla Model S — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2024 ▲ 2019 ▲ 2012

WORST YEARS

■ 2015 ■ 2016 ■ 2013

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FAQ

Is the 2026 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 2026 Tesla Model S?

The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2026 Tesla Model S have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-15 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.