2024 Tesla Model S Recalls, Complaints & Specs
6 safety recalls list the 2024 Tesla Model S, and owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
6 safety recalls for the 2024 Tesla Model S
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Air bags and horn (electrical system)
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and 2021-2025 Model X vehicles. An air bag with the incorrect horn pad may have been installed, preventing the horn from sounding.
Remedy: Tesla service will inspect and install an air bag with the correct horn pad as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at…
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Software (back over prevention) and electrical system
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the…
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Cushion (air bags)
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Model S and Model X vehicles. The driver's air bag could tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 212, "Windshield Mounting."
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…
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Software (electrical system) and latch (latches/locks/linkages)
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.
Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this…
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Warning light/devices (seat belts)
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-008.
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Steering wheel/handle bar (steering) and air bags: frontal
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and Model X vehicles. An incorrect air bag may have been installed when the steering yoke or round steering wheel was replaced with a different style of yoke or steering wheel.
Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and replace the driver air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's…
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2024 Tesla Model S have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 3,500 miles. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 22 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“2024 Tesla Model S. Repeated rear tire and rear wheel failures with abnormal wear and possible rear alignment or suspension-related defect. Tesla service history shows repeated rear tire replacements”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 20, 2026 · Suspension
“The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that after an update was performed over the air (OTA), the scroll option changed, and the contact was unable to control the speed of the vehic”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 7, 2026 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2024 Tesla Model S (Model S Plaid (19in wheels), Model S Plaid (21in wheels)). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 96–122 MPGe |
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| City / Highway | 100–127 / 91–116 |
| Fuel | Electricity |
| EPA class | Large Cars |
| Transmission | Automatic (A1) |
Compare Tesla Model S model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Tesla Model S model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Tesla Model S | 8 | 61 |
| 2013 Tesla Model S | 11 | 460 |
| 2014 Tesla Model S | 9 | 365 |
| 2015 Tesla Model S | 9 | 668 |
| 2016 Tesla Model S | 10 | 647 |
| 2017 Tesla Model S | 9 | 426 |
| 2018 Tesla Model S | 11 | 169 |
| 2019 Tesla Model S | 10 | 44 |
| 2020 Tesla Model S | 11 | 80 |
| 2021 Tesla Model S | 23 | 179 |
| 2022 Tesla Model S | 20 | 139 |
| 2023 Tesla Model S | 13 | 114 |
| 2024 Tesla Model S | 6 | 38 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S | 2 | 6 |
| 2026 Tesla Model S | 0 | 6 |
Checking a specific 2024 Tesla Model S
How do I know if my 2024 Tesla Model S has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 6 campaigns currently list the 2024 Tesla Model S; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Tesla dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 23V743000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Tesla models
- Model 34,348 complaints
- Model Y4,222 complaints
- Model X1,549 complaints
- Cybertruck207 complaints
- Semi3 complaints
- Roadster2 complaints
- ROADSTER21 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.