2014 Tesla Model S Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 7%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 27 complaints about the body and structure of the 2014 Tesla Model S, 7% of the 367 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 5 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.
“1. Replaced mcu, at my cost. Several weeks later a lesser expensive fix was announced. Several weeks after that announcement Tesla notified me that I may fall under an extended warranty for the replacement. It turns out that because my vehicle was over 100,000 miles at the time of replacement (114,000) it does not qualify for the extended warranty. I purchase the car as certified pre-owned from Tesla with 22,000 miles. My ownership miles was under 100,000 miles at the time of the replacement. …”
NHTSA complaint #11386226, filed 2021-01, 114,000 miles“Because the computer in the Tesla Model S from 2014 was broken, the car was very low in suspension. Tesla knew about it in may 2020, but did not offer a repair even if I paid $2,500. Eventually the frame of the car touched the rear passenger side and the tire exploded and the wheel was so low that is bent the frame and big pieces of the frame of the car as the base of the car was touching the street. The car was deemed a total and my compensation from aaa did not even allow me to buy a used Model S. …”
NHTSA complaint #11408046, filed 2021-04, 60,000 miles“I was parking my car I heard and felt the car begin to accelerate. I put the car in park and step firmly on the brake peddle.then of it own volition it mounted the adjoining embankment and collided with the tree. This caused extensive front end damage.”
NHTSA complaint #10982961, filed 2017-05, 42,000 miles“My Tesla did an uncommanded acceleration, jumped the curb and hit a chick-fil-a restaurant on 9/04/2019: 1) first and most importantly, I am 100% certain that I did not touch the accelerator or in any way cause the uncommanded and unintentional acceleration of the vehicle. I have driven cars and trucks well over a million miles and never once accidentally pressed an accelerator or jumped a curb when parking. 2) I have been driving my Tesla daily for four months and I am very familiar with the vehicle and it's systems and controls. …”
NHTSA complaint #11302849, filed 2020-01, 38,258 miles“The car was stopped in stop and go traffic on las vegas boulevard with auto-pilot engaged (both acceleration/de-acceleration/breaking and steering). When the car in front began to move, the Tesla began to accelerate. I was not paying attention and another car tried to merge into my lane. The auto-pilot failed to recognize the other car and collided at approximately 10mph, causing minor external damage to both vehicles. Damage for Tesla came to $600. Vehicle was a rental from turo”
NHTSA complaint #10936111, filed 2016-12, 20,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10153419Jan 3, 2019On certain Model S vehicles, the liftgate has plugs that do not allow water to drain, causing condensation to build up inside the tail light assembly. Tail light functionality is…
- 10110743Mar 29, 2017Three metal plates are installed on the front subframe to deflect road debris and protect the underbody from possible damage.
- 10110744Mar 27, 2017It is possible to accidentally break off the aeroshield support tab from the HV Battery. If the tab breaks, the mid aeroshield is not fully supported, reducing the aerodynamic…
- 10110755Oct 4, 2016Instructions for installing the carbon fiber spoiler.
- 10057516Jan 8, 2015Tesla motors: 2012-2014 s models; bulletin instructions and repair guidelines for draft entering cabin from a-pillar.
- 10056286May 23, 2014Tesla: information and instructions regarding replacement of rear doors, on some vehicles, that may be compatible but fail to have same mounting points for electrical harness…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 8 | 6% |
| 2021 | 9 | 5% |
| 2020 | 5 | 6% |
| 2019 | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 | 10 | 6% |
| 2017 | 14 | 3% |
| 2016 | 30 | 5% |
| 2015 | 30 | 4% |
| 2014 | 27 | 7% |
| 2013 | 19 | 4% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2014 Tesla Model S
133 complaintsSuspension
90 complaintsOther or unknown
83 complaintsExterior lighting
27 complaintsSteering
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 27, 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