2014 Tesla Model s problems
The Tesla Model S is a battery electric executive car with a liftback body style built by Tesla, Inc. since 2012. The Model S features a battery-powered dual-motor, all-wheel drive layout, although earlier versions featured a rear-motor and rear-wheel drive layout.
Development of the Model S began prior to 2007, under the codename "WhiteStar". The Model S was officially announced on June 30, 2008, and a prototype vehicle was unveiled in March 2009. The Model S debuted on June 22, 2012. A revised, dual-motor, all-wheel-drive version, known as the 60D, debuted on October 9, 2014. The 60D was followed by the 70D, which made dual-motor and all-wheel drive the standard, followed by the 85D, P85D, and P90D. Along with these updates, Tesla offered the Autopilot driving assistance system. The first major design refresh came in April 2016 when the Model S was updated with a new front hood design. In October of the same year, hardware became standard that supports Tesla's Full Self Driving (FSD) capability. As part of the update, integrated standard cameras around the car were added. In February 2017 the Tesla Model S P100D debuted, which included a revised motor and was the first electric vehicle to have an EPA estimated range exceeding 300 miles (483 km). The second major design refresh, codenamed "Palladium", was introduced in June 2021, offering a new "Plaid" performance model, along with a revised interior, powertrain, and suspension.
The Model S became the first electric car to top the monthly new-car-sales ranking in any country, leading twice in Norway, in September and December 2013 and in Denmark in December 2015. Sales passed 250,000 units in September 2018. The Model S was the top-selling plug-in electric car worldwide in 2015 and 2016, although it was later surpassed by the Model 3. Upon its release, the Model S received positive reviews, with praise for its acceleration and range, although initial models received criticism for their high cost and braking issues.
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Common 2014 Tesla Model s problems
The 2014 Tesla Model S has been known to have several common problems based on complaints from owners. These issues include:
- Electrical Problems: Electrical issues have also been reported, with some owners experiencing malfunctions in the vehicle's electrical system, including the charging port. These issues can impact the vehicle's functionality and usability, particularly for an electric vehicle.
- Interior Accessories Problems: Interior accessories problems, such as malfunctions in the vehicle's display screen, have been reported by 2014 Tesla Model S owners. These issues can affect the driver's ability to interact with and control the vehicle.
- Transmission Problems: Transmission issues have also been reported, with some owners experiencing problems with the vehicle's drive unit. These issues can impact the vehicle's performance and drivability.
- Battery Degradation: Battery degradation has been a concern for some 2014 Tesla Model S owners, with some reporting a loss of range and battery capacity over time. This can impact the vehicle's usability and functionality, particularly for those who rely on the vehicle for long-distance travel.
- Door Handle Failure: The door handles of the 2014 Tesla Model S have been known to fail, causing inconvenience and potential safety concerns for owners. However, some owners have reported that they are willing to tolerate this issue if the car can still reliably get them from point A to point B.
- MCU Failure: The Media Control Unit (MCU) has been reported to fail in some 2014 Tesla Model S vehicles, causing issues with the vehicle's display screen and functionality. This can impact the driver's ability to interact with and control the vehicle.
- Rattling/Cabin Noise: Some 2014 Tesla Model S owners have reported issues with rattling and cabin noise, which can impact the vehicle's comfort and overall driving experience.
- Steering Issues: Steering issues have been reported in some 2014 Tesla Model S vehicles, with aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing potentially corroding and fracturing, causing a reduction or complete loss of power steering assist.
- Suspension Failure: Suspension failure has been reported in some 2014 Tesla Model S vehicles, particularly around 50,000 miles. This can impact the vehicle's handling and safety.
- Latch Assembly Issues: Some 2014 Tesla Model S vehicles have been reported to have misaligned front trunk latch assemblies, which can prevent the secondary hood latch from engaging and potentially obstruct the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.
These common problems with the 2014 Tesla Model S can impact the vehicle's functionality, usability, and safety, and may require costly repairs or replacements. Potential buyers should be aware of these issues and consider them when making a purchasing decision.
What are the cons of the 2014 Tesla Model S?
Electrical issues
Problems have been reported that relate to the climate control, steering and suspension systems. Other problems have involved faulty electric motors that have needed to be replaced, warped brake discs and door handles that fail to pop out as a driver approaches.
How many miles will a 2014 Tesla Model S last?
First things first - how long do Tesla Model Ses last? Electric cars are different from other vehicles because they don't have traditional items like a motor. However, they still undergo wear and tear. According to history-computer.com, a typical Tesla Model S will survive 300,000-500,000 miles.
What's the most common problem with Tesla?
The Most Common Breakdowns in Teslas
- Battery and Charging Related Issues. One of the key components in any Tesla vehicle is its high-capacity battery pack. ...
- Software and Firmware Glitches. ...
- Suspension and Air Suspension System. ...
- Door Handle and Window Failures.
Is Teslas model reliable?
We expect the 2024 Model S will be less reliable than the average new car.
2014 Tesla Model s car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Tesla Model s problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Suspension problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Steering problems
- Power train problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2014 Tesla Model s vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2014 Tesla Model s
The NHTSA has received 342 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2014 Tesla Model s. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2014 Tesla Model s vehicles.
2024-10-26
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-01
- VIN: 5YJSA1H18EF
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The rotor seal on the Large Drive Units on Tesla Model S and X fail, causing coolant to leak into the drive unit, flooding it and damaging the inverter. This leads to a replacement cost from Tesla for approximately $7 - $8,000. As this is a design failure this should be a recall and Tesla should at least repair all units prior to their failure or replace them with an updated motor.
2024-09-10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-10
- VIN: 5YJSA1H18EF
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Overnight while plugged in and after the battery showed it was fully charged, the battery suddenly lost charge, and the car sent repeated alerts to immediately pull over and stop driving. A notice on the car showed mileage was reduced and to immediately schedule a service call. After returning home, I downloaded to the car a recent software update that cleared the error. However, after the software upgrade, Tesla messaged that they did removed tests and the high voltage battery must be replaced.
2024-07-10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-26
- VIN: 5YJSA1S19EF
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Vehicle failed to charge at a tesla charging point. 60 miles from home , raining, had to have vehicle towed to house. Failed to charge at home charging point. Cost to have tesla fix, too expensive. Took 4 months to find another charge port for vehicle Vehicle continues to have issues
2024-07-10
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-25
- VIN: 5YJSA1S19EF
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The steering assist failed while driving. Causing near collision and very difficult to drive.
2024-05-20
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-01
- VIN: 5YJSA1H12EF
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: LCD dashboard is bubbling and liquid seems to be leaking within the dashboard screen. In some online research, there are concerns that contaminants can infilitrate the cabin when this happens. The problem seems to be pervasive for cars made by Tesla from 2012 to 2014. There were no warnings for when this problem ocurred. Tesla is saying that the part needs to be replaced at a cost of $1900.
2024-05-14
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-01
- VIN: 5YJSA1H17EF
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: I have put my car in the shop 11 times since I purchased it 3 years ago. Now my suspension is having issues. I don't qualify for the lemon law due to the age of my car. I paid over 30,000 for a car that is not going to last till its paid off.
2024-04-23
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-01
- VIN: 5YJSA1H10EF
- Components: STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in park(P), a person approached the driver’s side rear door, and the door unintendedly opened slightly. The contact stated that prior to entering the vehicle, the driver’s side rear door opened slightly, and while reversing, the door opened completely. The contact closed the door; however, the failure recurred. There were no alerts during the failure; however, afterwards the contact's door was opened, and the App showed a message that the door was opened. The contact stated that all the doors were not opening from inside or outside the vehicle unless the vehicle was in park. The contact stated that the driver's side door was not opening whether in park or drive. The contact added Velcro to the door handle that was used to pull the door handle open. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
2024-04-08
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-22
- VIN: 5YJSA1H2XEF
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: My drivers door will randomly open while driving and or while making turns, yes it is available for inspection if need be. This is put my safety at risk because its very dangerous for a door to open while driving at any speed, and if it happens to a back door items in my back seat could fall out causing a very serious accident. When the problem first started I paid to have a new door handle put in but it did not fix the problem, even after the repair the door would sometimes not close stay closed properly and the tech said he wasn't sure because he never seen a door not close every time, after looking online many people have had the same issues, I again reported this to Tesla and they set up an appointment with me to fix the door handle. I have been dealing with this issue for 6 months now. I would say the vehicle was inspected by my mobile tech, but he advised he never seen anything the issue with the door not closing or staying closed every time, said he would ask around and get back to me, I was told by another rep I had to pay for a new latch, but they couldn't confirm if this is the issue. There are only warning messages when the door opens while driving, also the door will open even if it shows its locked.
2024-03-20
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-11
- VIN: 5YJSA1H24EF
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: My 2014 P85D model S electric rear motor failed. I heard a loud noise coming from it so I took it in to Tesla and they agreed the motor was failing and needed to be replaced, Cost $6,582.04. If I had driven the car and the motor seized up it while on the highway it would have been catastrophic. I would have lost control as the motor froze the rear wheel. Tesla knows of this problem, has replaced many of them, unfortunately post warranty. They know the seals leak and coolant leaks into the motor and causes the motor to fail. They have made a number of design changes including the latest where they eliminate a cooling branch going through the motor. Prior to this change none of the fixes have eliminated the problem.
2024-03-15
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-14
- VIN: 5YJSA1S15EF
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Allows driving without speedometer, was just showing Tesla branding in place.
2024-03-14
SUSPENSION,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-07
- VIN: 5YJSA1H19EF
- Components: SUSPENSION,WHEELS
- Summary: While driving, my back wheel fell off. I had the car in for suspension work twice in Q4 2023, and then on March 7, 2024 my back wheel fell off. When speaking with Tesla, they said that this sometimes happens and they have seen this issue before. The also told me that they think it only happens at low speeds, but I have found articles where people were on the highway and their wheel fell off. China has made Tesla do a recall for suspension and wheel issues, why haven't we? I now have had my vehicles suspension worked on at least 4 times, this is dangerous and scary.
2024-03-04
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-11
- VIN: 5YJSA1S19EF
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: On February 11, 2024, as I was entering my house garage at a very low speed, the car suddenly accelerated and hit the wall of my garage, causing damage to the garage and interior of my house. The car was insured by State Fram. It was towed to a shop for repair at which time the insurance company notified me that the car could not be repaired. The car had been totaled. Over the following several weeks, I repaired the damage to my house and bought another car.
2024-02-14
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-14
- VIN: 5YJSA1H19EF
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The vehicles MCU storage files are 100% full, and unable to read or write new data.the caches and nodes to have been cleared several times to restore data storage and writing capabilities. 12v power resets have also been Performed as well as factory reset to eliminate potentially corrupt data and free storage space.while at Tesla they Reformatted gateway SD card. The Vehicle is still unable to take firmware update and unable to unlock vehicle gateway, therefore, a new key fob is not able to be programmed to vehicle. Tesla Tested vehicle app remote start capabilities and verified proper functionality. The tech had me uninstall then reinstall the Tesla mobile app, then pair phone to vehicle. They then informed me that a new Key fob will not be able to be paired to vehicle until infotainment upgrade is performed. no further repairs possible until info upgrade. To which that isn’t right and my car is inoperable for the second time because of this issue
2024-01-25
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-10
- VIN: 5YJSA1S13EF
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: Premature wear on almost all front suspension parts relating to control arms and sway bar links. Recently had to pay out of pocket to have two steering rack bolts tightened, they were not torqued properly from the factory apparently
2024-01-20
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-19
- VIN: 5YJSA1H15EF
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: Front control arms left and right FR SUSP FORE LINK ASSY , only the replacement is available for inspection upon request. The safety that was put at risk is unknown. It was repaired by Tesla at my expense. There were no warning lamps, messages the only symptoms was noise, metal banging.
2024-01-16
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-16
- VIN: 5YJSA1S15EF
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: Can't open driver's side door from outside, safety issue for parents/first responders. Online search shows this is a common defect that needs a safety recall, the wiring is defective and costly to repair. Thank you
2024-01-13
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-13
- VIN: 5YJSA1S15EF
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: Defective brake light seal went bad, brake light is filling with water and broke red LEDs right away, family is now not safe from rear colissions and Tesla wants $1000. Thank you
2023-12-10
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-09
- VIN: 5YJSA1H24EF
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: I had a hard braking event to avoid a collision with a vehicle that ran a red light in front of me and immediately lost power steering and was notified park assist was also unavailable. Error codes EPAS_w001, EPAS_w002, and a GTW code I can’t remember. After leaving the vehicle on a charger overnight, the error codes disappeared and power steering returned.
2023-11-19
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-19
- VIN: 5YJSA1H19EF
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: Our vehicle has just over 100k miles, and we have had the front control arms replaced twice. Tesla says that we have to keep replacing because it's a safety issue, but refuses to take ownership of the fact that the control arms should not fail this frequently. In China, Tesla is doing recalls for this part and there is a class action lawsuit in the US. However, Tesla has told me that I need to keep replacing this parts because if they fail then the car could crash.
2023-11-15
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-07-29
- VIN: 5YJSA1H19EF
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The original motor on Tesla Model S vehicles between 2012-2019 has a reputation of leaking coolant inside the drive train and therefore locking up the motor that stops all operations of the vehicle. This has already happened twice with an average life expectance of 40-60k miles. I was just informed that Tesla has finally created a version of this motor that prevents coolant leaks on the latest revision of their motor (Part# 1002633-00-U) and would like to see a recall with this long needed fix. I currently have a remanufactured motor that will end up locking up eventually and would like to get ahead of this if at all possible.
2023-10-26
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-02
- VIN: 5YJSA1H12EF
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: Our right rear lower control arm broke off at the outer end. The wheel and hub dropped and cambered out away from the vehicle and the vehicle could not be driven. Fortunately this occurred entering our driveway at low speed. The car was taken to Tesla and we believe should have been repaired under service bulletin [XXX] detailing this exact issue. However, they are presenting a bill for about $7000. claiming our VIN is not within this bulletin. We note that our car was purchased in January 2014 but also the bulletin says approximate. We also believe NTSHA has been made aware of this issue but has failed to issue a recall. This is a serious safety issue! At freeway speeds this could have caused a total loss of control and a serious crash in our opinion. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2023-10-20
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-01
- VIN: 5YJSA1H12EF
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Loud whining noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. Tesla says it needs a new rear drive unit. The noise has been going on for some time and gradually gotten worse.
2023-09-19
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-15
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 5YJSA1H28EF
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
- Summary: Three separate reports from car to Tesla: Traction Control Disabled Stability Control Disabled Automatic Emergency Braking Disabled Two hours later my car caught on fire while parked at my home. It was declared a total loss.
2023-09-17
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-08
- VIN: 5YJSA1H15EF
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Tesla has a Salvage Vehicle policy - when a vehicle has been branded as salvaged, regardless of future repairs, they will remotely disable the vehicle's ability to DC Fast Charge and require a DC System Inspection and DC Fast Charging Inspection at a cost of $870 that can only be performed by Tesla in order to service the vehicle and restore the DC Fast Charging feature. In my case Telsa has refused to perform the eMMC recall using the fact that I have not had the DC System Inspection service performed as their basis for refusing to perform the recall. Please seek an injunction against Tesla to ban them from using any pre-conditions such as first requiring a DC System Inspection in order to perform any recalls. Thank you.
2023-08-31
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-02
- VIN: 5YJSA1H14EF
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Rearview camera goes out intermittently increasing risk of collision.
2014 Tesla Model s recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 9 recalls for different components of the 2014 Tesla Model s.
2024-05-28
- Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
- Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
- Summary: 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."
- 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.
- 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.
2024-01-30
- Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
- Consequence: Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.
2023-12-12
- Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE
- Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy. In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature.
- Consequence: In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-008.
2021-12-21
- Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
- Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2014-2021 Model S vehicles. The front trunk latch assembly may be misaligned, preventing the secondary hood latch from engaging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 113, "Hood Latch System."
- Consequence: If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and reposition the latch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 18, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-11-003.
2021-01-29
- Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
- Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
- Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Tesla Model S and 2016-2018 Model X vehicles with a center display equipped with a NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and an 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device. When the 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device for the center display reaches lifetime wear, the eMMC controller will no longer be able to maintain the integrity of the filesystem, causing a failure in some of the center display functions.
- Consequence: The eMMC controller wear-out condition can cause the loss of the rearview camera display, defrost/defog control settings, and exterior turn signal lighting, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Owners should ensure their vehicles are operating firmware release 2020.48.48.12 or newer, which will alert owners if the eMMC is approaching lifetime wear. Tesla will notify owners, and will replace the VCM daughterboard with one containing an enhanced eMMC controller, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-21-001.
2019-01-07
- Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2014-2016 Model S vehicles equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will replace the passenger frontal air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2019. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-19-20-001.
2018-03-29
- Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
- Components: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Tesla Model S vehicles equipped with Bosch steering racks. The aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture causing a reduction or complete loss of power steering assist.
- Consequence: Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and add a corrosion-preventative sealer, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-18-32-002.
2017-04-19
- Manufacturer: Tesla Motors, Inc.
- Components: PARKING BRAKE
- Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electric parking brake calipers have an internal gear that may be improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the gear fracturing during parking brake application or release.
- Consequence: If the gear breaks during parking brake release, the vehicle will not be able to be moved. If the gear breaks during parking brake application, the parking brake may not adequately hold the vehicle, potentially resulting in the vehicle rolling, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Tesla will notify owners, and service centers will replace both the left and right electric parking brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2018. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-17-33-002.
2015-11-23
- Manufacturer: Tesla Motors, Inc.
- Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
- Summary: Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Model S vehicles manufactured May 31, 2012, to November 12, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with driver or front passenger seat belts that may be improperly connected to the outboard lap pretensioner.
- Consequence: If the seat belt is not correctly attached to the pretensioner, it may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy: Tesla will notify owners, and service centers will inspect the driver and front passenger seat belts, correcting their connection, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2015. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-15-20-002.
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Additional sources
More sources of information about 2014 Tesla Model s problems:
Question about 2014 and Older Model S Reliability : r/teslamotors
https://www.reddit.com/r/teslamotors/comments/m9q0ul/question_about_2014_and_older_model_s_reliability/
Mar 21, 2021 ... Overall I kinda say do it. Any car can have a catastrophic failure and tesla's are actually pretty reliable despite their QC issues. Model S is ...
What are some common Tesla Model S problems and how much do ...
https://www.quora.com/What-are-some-common-Tesla-Model-S-problems-and-how-much-do-they-cost-to-fix
May 22, 2023 ... The main issue with Teslas and all EVs (Electric Vehicles) is that the range can change noticeably with conditions. This can cause you to need ...
2014 Model S P85 buying advice | Tesla Motors Club
https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/2014-model-s-p85-buying-advice.287792/
Dec 10, 2022 ... common issue are leaky air suspension/Blown ... All RWD will suffer drive unit coolant leak problems every few years ($7k+ replacement at Tesla).
Used Tesla Model S - 2014-present Reliability & Common Problems ...
https://www.whatcar.com/tesla/model-s/hatchback/used-review/n996/reliability
Jan 12, 2023 ... Problems have been reported that relate to the climate control, steering and suspension systems. Other problems have involved faulty electric ...
If I were to buy a ten-year-old Tesla Model S, would I be jumping into ...
https://www.quora.com/If-I-were-to-buy-a-ten-year-old-Tesla-Model-S-would-I-be-jumping-into-a-cesspool-of-problems-Would-it-be-in-need-of-a-new-battery-shortly-in-the-future
Jul 8, 2023 ... It depends on the current condition of the car. The older Model S has well known battery issues, and Tesla knew about them while they were ...
Other years of Tesla Model s
Are you having problems with your 2014 Tesla Model s?
Sherman Nikolaus 2024-09-06
I received my Tesla85 a month ago and have some concerns about the design, particularly the large touch screen. I would be interested to know the figures on how many Tesla Model S cars have been involved in accidents, as I believe it may be higher than average. I have reached out to Tesla with my concerns on four separate occasions, but unfortunately have not received a response. As a customer, I was hoping for better service, especially considering the high cost of $130,000 in Australia. It will be interesting to see if Tesla continues with this touch screen design, but if safety authorities identify it as a design flaw, it could result in a costly recall. As of 2017, I still believe there are flaws in the design.
Juston Walker 2024-06-28
I've had the opportunity to drive a Tesla Model S on and off for a few weeks now, as my company received one as part of an investor PR campaign. While there are a few concerns that I have noticed, such as the car's weight potentially causing issues with the suspension and tires on bumpy, pot-holed roads, overall it has been an interesting experience. The interior design is unique and cool, although there are some areas where it could be improved. One thing to note is that the large touchscreen control center can be a bit distracting while driving, as there are no buttons or knobs to use. It's important to keep your eyes on the road! It's worth noting that Tesla is primarily a stock play, rather than a traditional car company. The hype surrounding the brand is carefully orchestrated to build market cap, so it's important to approach any investment with caution and assume that they have a team of experts working behind the scenes.