2013 Tesla Model S Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 461 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,050miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seats of the 2013 Tesla Model S, 1% of the 461 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,050 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The ventilation in the 3rd row is awful in the Model S. There have been many people complaining of sick kids throwing up because it's too hot. Tesla acknowledged it over a year ago and still hasn't fixed it. We have tried contacting them and have been unable to get a response.”
NHTSA complaint #10627760, filed 2014-08, 100 miles“The ventilation in the 3rd row of 1st generation of Model S is awful. Kids dont like to sit simply because it's too hot and unacceptable even with full A/C on. Tesla acknowledged this verbally but wont do anything to fix it.”
NHTSA complaint #10876278, filed 2016-06Related recalls
- 13V249000Jun 14, 2013Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2013 Model S electric vehicles manufactured May 10, 2013, through June 8, 2013. An improper method…Covers: Tesla Model S 2013
Related service bulletins
- 10161157May 24, 2019On some Model S base trim front seats, the forward inboard Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing (nearest to the center console) used on the front lift links may develop an…
- 10153434Jan 25, 2019On some Model S base trim front seats, the forward inboard Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing (nearest to the center console) used on the front lift links may develop an…
- 10143590Jul 19, 2018On some Model S base trim 1st row seats, the Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result…
- 10081820Jun 4, 2016This service bulletin contains installation instructions for the optional third row seat. Included in this procedure are steps to add the rear crossmember (if needed), remove and…
Seats: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Tesla Model S
195 complaintsOther or unknown
122 complaintsSuspension
92 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsSteering
29 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Tesla Model S
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology