2017 Tesla Model S Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 3%of 429 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,337miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the wheels of the 2017 Tesla Model S, 3% of the 429 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,337 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“My car is only 2 yrs old and while backing out of a parking space in a parking structure, I felt a lift then lowering of front driver's side wheel (like going over speed bump, but there was none) then would barely drive. Told that the driver's front lower control arm is broken.”
NHTSA complaint #11310679, filed 2020-02, 64,000 miles“I took my car to the Tesla shop on independence at charlotte, nc, as external noise was increasingly audible. I was called from the Tesla shop to replace the tires as a possible cause. The tires were replaced & alignment done 2/16/21 for $1900. Picked car 2/17/21 and saw the tire pressure came up right at the parking lot (stationary) and stating left front tire pressure 35 (42 PSI normal). Tesla was swamped with customers so I went to discount tires to get the pressure restored 2/18/21. Morning of 2/19/21, pressure check came back on. …”
NHTSA complaint #11397813, filed 2021-02, 18,800 miles“I was braking from about 35 MPH to make a 90 degree right hand turn into driveway. There was a sudden grinding noise and shuddering. I continued to brake and turn until I was safely in the driveway. A quick inspect revealed some damage to the wheel well, but the car seem drive-able, so I very slowly limped into a parking spot. I've read enough posts from other people having this same failure to immediately suspect a suspension failure. When parked it was easy to identify the same failure I've seen all over the internet. …”
NHTSA complaint #11351962, filed 2020-08, 37,337 miles“On monday morning(29.01.18) my Tesla broke down. The driver's side rear tyre dislodged from the suspension while I was reversing into my bay. The issues began from this point 1 at only 4526 miles and 122 days of age, ending up with 3 wheels is simply unacceptable. 2 then ensued the confusion: I had taken breakdown cover from my insurance company inclusive of courtesy car. This was despite the sales pitch recommending Tesla roadside assistance. The moment I called Tesla it was a case of fighting with them regarding whose fault it was rather than what happens next. …”
NHTSA complaint #11066755, filed 2018-02, 4,529 miles“On December 26, 2022 I was driving my Tesla S 2017. Full self driving was engaged. I have a video of the car footage showing the incident in full detail. The car took a left onto a 2 lane road and then without warning ran off the road hitting the curb and a metal drain. The force was so great that I suffered a contusion to my right knee from hitting the under side of the dash.”
NHTSA complaint #11506058, filed 2023-02Related service bulletins
- 10169816Dec 10, 2019Older versions of the Model S and Model X LH front drive unit clevis mount contain a bushing that allows the front drive unit to move side-to-side more than expected during hard…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 14% |
| 2025 | 1 | 17% |
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 5 | 4% |
| 2022 | 7 | 5% |
| 2021 | 10 | 6% |
| 2020 | 4 | 5% |
| 2019 | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 13 | 3% |
| 2016 | 15 | 2% |
| 2015 | 12 | 2% |
| 2014 | 6 | 2% |
| 2013 | 7 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2017 Tesla Model S
114 complaintsSuspension
107 complaintsOther or unknown
96 complaintsForward collision avoidance
68 complaintsSteering
47 complaintsVehicle speed control
35 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 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