2026 Tesla Model S
Only 8 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2026: 8 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 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
2 of 8 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
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Speed profiles don't adhere to actual speed limits. Speed can be higher or lower than posted. I can be driving in a 55mph speed zone and it will drop to 35 then accelerate to 65.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-29
Forward collision avoidance
2 of 8 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, 2025-10-31
Also filed under Service brakes
Wheels
1 of 8 total reports mentions: wheels.
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Subject: Safety ConcernâModel S Plaid Rear Tire Wear I am submitting a formal complaint regarding severe premature wear on the inside edges of both rear tires on my Model S Plaid\.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-02
Also filed under Suspension
Visibility/wiper
1 of 8 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
Suspension
1 of 8 total reports mentions: suspension.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2026-03-18Engineering analysisOpen FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
Buy-smart checklist
2026 Tesla Model S — pre-purchase inspection
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- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- 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 vehicle speed control, accounting for 25% 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.