2018 Tesla Model S Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 170 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2018 Tesla Model S, 1% of the 170 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Driving the vehicle and all of a sudden all these warning lights came on. The dash flashed warning signs stating: Power reduced - exiting and entering the vehicle may restore operation High voltage battery requires service - Acceleration and charging performance reduced and a turtle sign appeared. The vehicle was almost inoperable moving at 1-2 mph. Pulled into a parking lot, parked the car, and exited the vehicle. After reentering the vehicle the error continued. Had the vehicle towed to the Tesla service center. It is currently being diagnosed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11549787, filed 2023-10Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 1% |
| 2015 | 17 | 3% |
| 2014 | 12 | 3% |
| 2013 | 21 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2018 Tesla Model S
50 complaintsOther or unknown
36 complaintsElectrical system
35 complaintsVehicle speed control
28 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsLane departure
13 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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.
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