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2019 Tesla Model S Electrical system Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
11%of 44 total for the year
Median mileage
2,730miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2019 Tesla Model S, 11% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,730 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are 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.

“Electrical problem associated with software update 2019.28.2 320fbao. Downloaded update and following update one could hear solenoids opening & closing followed by left day time running light illuminating followed by right. Did a soft and hard reset and factory reset to no avail. Took car into service center and update removed and told to re enter update when home. Re installed update and same thing occurs. Spent over an hour trying to find a number to call to talk to someone about the problem. On chat line told to do another hard reset and then was disconnected. …”

NHTSA complaint #11242154, filed 2019-08, 2,730 miles

“The contact owns a 2019 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that after he received an over-the-air (OTA) software update for his vehicle; the horn stopped working without warning. The contact had spoken to the service center where he was informed that they were awaiting the parts to service the vehicle. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11456104, filed 2022-03, 23,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2019 Tesla Model S. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the display screen malfunctioned and would not operate. During the failure, the vehicle speed would not display, the turn signals, brake lights and hazard lights were also inoperable. The contact indicated that the failure was intermittent. The local dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that a firmware update was needed to resolve the failure however, the update was not yet available. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 500.”

NHTSA complaint #11424376, filed 2021-07, 500 miles

“While I have not experienced this issue personally yet, it is highly possible that it affects all 2012–2020 Tesla Model S vehicles equipped with the large induction motor. The issue appears to involve a manufacturing/design defect that allows coolant to leak into the motor due to a failed seal. Once coolant enters the motor, it can short electrical components and potentially cause additional electrical issues. In many cases, the failure occurs without warning, immediately disabling the vehicle and potentially leaving the driver stranded without any notice. …”

NHTSA complaint #11757258, filed 2026-08

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024718%
202398%
20221712%
20212514%
202079%
2019511%
20183521%
201711427%
201614923%
201526640%
201413336%
201319542%
20123761%

Other parts of the 2019 Tesla Model S

Forward collision avoidance
12 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 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