2017 Tesla Model S Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 431 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,172miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2017 Tesla Model S, 1% of the 431 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,172 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 contact owns a 2017 Tesla Model S. The contact received NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V00B000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). While at the dealer the contact noted that the rear safety trunk latch does not release due to it being connected to the trunk release actuator. The Trunk Open warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the trunk actuator needed to be replaced but the manual interior trunk release does not function. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11451174, filed 2022-02, 24,000 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that while reversing into a parking space at 1 MPH, the rear driver's side door inadvertently opened and the audible warning sound alerted that the door was open. There were issues prior with the rear driver's side door not opening from the outside when it was unlocked. The rear driver's side door would only open from the inside of the vehicle. The contact had not informed the dealer or the manufacturer of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,345.”
NHTSA complaint #11396853, filed 2021-02, 70,345 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that while his father was driving at a slow speed, the rear driver’s side door independently opened. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that his father pulled over and closed the door; however, the door opened independently. Due to the failure, his father was forced to drive the vehicle back home with the door ajar with the chime and the door ajar message displayed. The contact was able to shut the door; however, the door handle failed to operate as needed the next day. …”
NHTSA complaint #11493697, filed 2022-11, 83,000 milesRelated recalls
- 21V00B000Dec 21, 2021Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2014-2021 Model S vehicles. The front trunk latch assembly may be misaligned, preventing the secondary hood latch…Covers: Tesla Model S 2014–2021
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 4 | 5% |
| 2019 | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 | 6 | 4% |
| 2017 | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 1% |
| 2015 | 8 | 1% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2017 Tesla Model S
114 complaintsSuspension
107 complaintsOther or unknown
96 complaintsForward collision avoidance
69 complaintsSteering
48 complaintsVehicle speed control
36 complaintsExterior lighting
28 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
25 complaintsLane departure
24 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
20 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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