2014 Tesla Model S Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 83about this part
- Share
- 23%of 367 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 83 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2014 Tesla Model S, 23% of the 367 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 9 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Mcu -touchscreen failing. The screen is literally melting/separating. Tesla service has told me that this is the first step toward screen failure but they can not tell me when it will fail. Cost to repair is approximately $2,500.00. With a long trip in the next month, I will need to replace or risk a potential safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11330597, filed 2020-06, 67,000 miles“Two problems: my car is giving off warnings about the suspension. And so far Tesla refuses to fix it even though the car is under warranty. 2) the center control unit is slowing down and some of the functions aren't working. So for example, my backup camera would not come on today. Again Tesla is refusing to fix this and suggesting that I wait firmware fix. And this has been going on for the better part of a year.”
NHTSA complaint #11390424, filed 2021-01, 40,000 miles“Due to the recent recall of the 2014 Tesla modal s computer screen. I have paid over $3,700 dollars to replace my screen and now Tesla wrote an email says they will not reimburse me for the screen. My Tesla modal s computer did not turn on and cannot control any function of the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11413204, filed 2021-04, 101,884 miles“The video scrren (mcu) goes blank while driving and navigating and backing up. While backing into my garage tge screen went blank causing dangerous situation not seeing what was behind me. While navigating the screen went blank causing me to miss an exit on the freeway.”
NHTSA complaint #11341476, filed 2020-07, 166,000 miles“17 inch screen is leaking liquid crystal which is real sticky and must be wiped off every day, car was at home and parked inside. I have some notes from Tesla and a quote of $805.00 to repair it. They also said I am not the first person that this has happened to!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11365384, filed 2020-10, 43,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11008831Sep 30, 2024Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a…
- 11008830Sep 30, 2024Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a…
- 11008829Sep 30, 2024Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a…
- 11008827Sep 30, 2024Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a…
- 11008824Sep 30, 2024Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a…
- 11008807Sep 30, 2024Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a…
- 11008806Sep 30, 2024Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a…
- 11008805Sep 30, 2024Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a…
- 11008803Sep 30, 2024Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a…
- 11008800Sep 30, 2024Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 29% |
| 2024 | 23 | 61% |
| 2023 | 58 | 50% |
| 2022 | 34 | 24% |
| 2021 | 45 | 25% |
| 2020 | 14 | 18% |
| 2019 | 4 | 9% |
| 2018 | 36 | 21% |
| 2017 | 96 | 22% |
| 2016 | 150 | 23% |
| 2015 | 189 | 28% |
| 2014 | 83 | 23% |
| 2013 | 122 | 26% |
| 2012 | 12 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2014 Tesla Model S
133 complaintsSuspension
90 complaintsExterior lighting
27 complaintsSteering
27 complaintsBody and structure
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsBrakes
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Tesla Model S
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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