2014 Tesla Model S Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 90about this part
- Share
- 25%of 367 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 90 complaints about the suspension of the 2014 Tesla Model S, 25% of the 367 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles. 29 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.
“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“The left front fore link ball joint snapped like glass during normal driving. Luckily I was going at relatively low speed on a side street. This allowed the suspension to allow the wheel to slam into the firewall and it locked up causing the right side of the vehicle to hit a curb. As an engineer this scares the daylights out of me, as if it would have happened on a high speed highway turn, the results could have been deadly. …”
NHTSA complaint #11074328, filed 2018-02, 17,000 miles“I was backing out of a parking space and the control arm completely sheered off of my front, driver side suspension. My wheel went into the wheel well. I was so worried that it could have happened while I was on the highway.”
NHTSA complaint #11376650, filed 2020-11, 52,000 miles“My suspension is constantly making sounds and after taking to Tesla it was 3rd time it has been determined that the fore link, control arm and bushings have gone out. I repaired it and now seems the problem is back”
NHTSA complaint #11377568, filed 2020-12, 149,000 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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10153421Jan 3, 2019On certain Model S vehicles, either lower rear control arm might crack, causing excessive negative camber of the rear suspension.
- 10057890Feb 23, 2015Tesla motors inc 2014 model s: information regarding upgraded front sway bar available for dual motor vehicles.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 14% |
| 2025 | 2 | 33% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 4 | 3% |
| 2022 | 9 | 6% |
| 2021 | 16 | 9% |
| 2020 | 14 | 18% |
| 2019 | 8 | 18% |
| 2018 | 20 | 12% |
| 2017 | 107 | 25% |
| 2016 | 211 | 32% |
| 2015 | 150 | 22% |
| 2014 | 90 | 25% |
| 2013 | 92 | 20% |
| 2012 | 9 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2014 Tesla Model S
133 complaintsOther or unknown
83 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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