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2024 Tesla Model S Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2024 Tesla Model S has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 38 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Tesla dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2024 Tesla Model S, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2024 Tesla Model S owner complaints

Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Tesla Model S, describing incidents dated March 28, 2024 to March 12, 2026.

Most-cited components

Unknown or Other 23 complaints
Lane Departure 19 complaints
Electrical System 7 complaints
Steering 4 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance 2 complaints
Latches/Locks/Linkages 2 complaints

Of the 38 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 38 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11732580 · Filed April 20, 2026
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 beginning at about 5,165 miles, a later four-wheel alignment, a right rear tire replacement for…
ODI #11709357 · Filed January 7, 2026
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 vehicle. There was no longer a maximum speed limit. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was…
ODI #11691293 · Filed October 3, 2025
The design of the emergency opening (No power to normal opening system) of the rear passenger doors is flawed, unsafe and should never have been approved for production. This rear door emergency opening requires an occupant to reach below the seat, remove carpet and pull a manual release cable…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2024 Tesla Model S in 6 investigations. Audit Queries and Equipment Queries are administrative investigations: they look at whether companies complied with federal vehicle safety requirements, such as reporting, recall and certification rules, not at a possible vehicle defect. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Engineering Analysis EA26-002: FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
Open since March 18, 2026
Preliminary Evaluation PE25-012: Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged
Open since October 7, 2025
Audit Query AQ25-002: Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements
Open since August 20, 2025
Recall Query RQ24-009: Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness
Open since April 25, 2024
Preliminary Evaluation PE24-033: Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
Closed April 3, 2026

1 more NHTSA investigation

Preliminary Evaluation PE24-031: FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
Closed March 18, 2026

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Incorrect Horn Pad May Prevent Horn From Sounding

NHTSA #25V172000 · Air Bags · NHTSA notice

Reported March 19, 2025 · Tesla, Inc.

Potentially affected: 91 vehicles

Repair completion: 72.53% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Tesla campaign SB-25-20-001 · Owners notified May 20, 2025

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-20-001.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Rearview Camera Image May Fail/FMVSS 111

NHTSA #25V002000 · Back Over Prevention — Software · NHTSA notice

Reported January 6, 2025 · Tesla, Inc.

Potentially affected: 239,382 vehicles

Repair completion: 99.66% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Tesla campaign SB-25-00-001 · Owners notified March 7, 2025 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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 affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-001.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Air Bag May Tear During Deployment/FMVSS 208

NHTSA #24V967000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Side — Cushion · NHTSA notice

Reported December 23, 2024 · Tesla, Inc.

Potentially affected: 487 vehicles

Repair completion: 74.95% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Tesla campaign SB-24-20-001 · Owners notified February 21, 2025

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Software May Fail to Detect Unlatched Hood

NHTSA #24V554000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages — Hood — Latch · NHTSA notice

Reported July 24, 2024 · Tesla, Inc.

Potentially affected: 1,849,638 vehicles

Repair completion: 99.3% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Tesla campaign SB-24-00-012 · Owners notified September 22, 2024

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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 recall is SB-24-00-012.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208

NHTSA #24V376000 · Seat Belts — Front — Warning Light/Devices · NHTSA notice

Reported May 28, 2024 · Tesla, Inc.

Potentially affected: 125,233 vehicles

Repair completion: 89.92% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Tesla campaign SB-24-00-008 · Owners notified July 26, 2024

Defect description

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 Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety consequence

A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Incorrect Front Driver Air Bag

NHTSA #23V743000 · Steering — Steering Wheel/Handle Bar · NHTSA notice

Reported November 3, 2023 · Tesla, Inc.

Potentially affected: 194 vehicles

Repair completion: 75.77% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Tesla campaign SB-23-20-005 · Owners notified January 2, 2024

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An air bag that is not designed to function with the replacement steering yoke or wheel may deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer 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 number for this recall is SB-23-20-005.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

2024 Tesla Model S (All Variants) 5 HB AWD

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out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Pole

Not Rated

Rollover

6% rollover risk

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control Forward Collision Warning Lane Departure Warning

6 investigations

38 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Tesla Model S.

Suspension; Wheels; Unknown or Other

ODI #11732580

Incident: March 12, 2026 · Filed: April 20, 2026

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 beginning at about 5,165 miles, a later four-wheel alignment, a right rear tire replacement for uneven tire wear under the basic vehicle warranty at about 21,594 miles, a documented bent left rear wheel at about 27,047 miles, a left rear wheel replacement due to crack after a low-pressure/PULL OVER SAFELY alert at about 30,489 miles, and then a right rear tire blowout at about 38,358 miles. In the same March 12, 2026 service record, Tesla also noted inner sidewall damage on the opposite rear tire. Concern is an unresolved recurring rear tire, wheel, alignment, or suspension defect creating blowout risk and unsafe operation. Tesla has replaced tires and wheels but has not identified or corrected the root cause.

Electrical System

ODI #11709357

Incident: December 7, 2025 · Filed: January 7, 2026

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 vehicle. There was no longer a maximum speed limit. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.

Latches/Locks/Linkages

ODI #11691293

Incident: October 3, 2025 · Filed: October 3, 2025

The design of the emergency opening (No power to normal opening system) of the rear passenger doors is flawed, unsafe and should never have been approved for production. This rear door emergency opening requires an occupant to reach below the seat, remove carpet and pull a manual release cable. During a fire with smoke in the passenger compartment, an occupant may not be able to visually locate the release cable, and has a much higher chance of becoming incapacitated and dying from smoke inhalation, as demonstrated in a Tesla Cybertruck accident with multiple smoke inhalation deaths in California Thanksgiving 2024. Another potential scenario is a frontal impact causing a front seat to move rearward, reducing the floorboard space between the front seat and access to the carpet and release cable. This system needs to be redesigned for this vehicle. If I had known about this system prior to purchase, it would have negatively impacted my buying decision.

Steering; Lane Departure

ODI #11687621

Incident: September 16, 2025 · Filed: September 16, 2025

Sometimes while making ordinary and safe traffic maneuvers the Lane Departure Warning system sometimes emits a very loud, distracting, and startling emergency chime. In particular it does this while turning into parking garages or driveways, which are already high-workload moments with high likelihood of nearby pedestrians and other vulnerable road users.

Air Bags; Seat Belts

ODI #11676291

Incident: July 25, 2025 · Filed: July 25, 2025

My car is displaying a message that the "Front left safety restraint issue". Airbags are off. brought the car in for service, they said they fixed some low voltage pin. Less than a week later the message appeared again. Tesla did not take this issue seriously -- I'm driving around with no airbags? The next available appointment is a month out for Tesla. I've uploaded my Tesla invoice where they fixed it and a photo from today when the message is back again.

Electrical System; Unknown or Other

ODI #11647092

Incident: March 7, 2025 · Filed: March 8, 2025

Today while driving the screen behind the driver steering wheel suddenly shut off and went black. I was unable to see if I am in Drive or reverse or what my speed is.

Unknown or Other

ODI #11646100

Crash

Incident: April 13, 2024 · Filed: March 3, 2025

When parked behind another parallel parked car with no one behind me, it Auto shifted into drive instead of reverse which caused me to collide into the parked car infront of me.

Unknown or Other; Lane Departure

ODI #11645936

Incident: March 2, 2025 · Filed: March 3, 2025

While FSD was engaged. It made a sudden aggressive, swerving maneuver with no warning towards the cars next to us, sounded alarms, and then forcefully disengaged nearly causing an accident

Unknown or Other; Forward Collision Avoidance

ODI #11645730

Incident: March 1, 2025 · Filed: March 1, 2025

Speed offset is set to 10% but it keeps setting the max speed 40% higher, and then furthermore exceeds this max speed

Unknown or Other

ODI #11644996

Incident: February 25, 2025 · Filed: February 26, 2025

When driving it randomly displayed a message that it’s turning AC on automatically to “prevent fogging” which created fogging and reduced visibility to zero.

Other Tesla Model S model years

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