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#BS-2026-TESMOD-49262026 Tesla Model SProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 11 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 11 complaints, 1 crashes, 1 fires, and 0 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.8x the class average.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
2 owners reported forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control issues.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control (2 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2026 Tesla Model S: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control Issues
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2026 Tesla Model S, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.
Speed Control Issues
Speed Control complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2026 Tesla Model S, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Lane Departure: Assist Issues
Lane Departure: Assist complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2026 Tesla Model S, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lane departure: assist-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2026 Tesla Model S, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
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2026 Tesla Model S NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
Not ratedFrontal crash
Not ratedSide crash
Not ratedRollover
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)
1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS
The worst model year for the Tesla Model S is the 2013 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.
2026 Tesla Model S vs. Class Average (Large Cars)
This vehicle
11
Class avg
4
2.8x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical large cars vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 11 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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