2019 Tesla Model S Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,958miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2019 Tesla Model S, 5% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,958 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 2019 Tesla Model S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V00B000 (Latches, Locks, Linkages) however, the failure of the latch had occurred a year prior to receiving the recall notification. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the hood unlatched and opened. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that there was damage on the latch and on the driver’s and passenger’s side edges of the hood. The contact pulled over safely and closed the hood. …”
NHTSA complaint #11498463, filed 2022-12, 30,958 miles“Rear trunk power lift gate would not open. There is an emergency release on rear lift gate if someone is stuck in the car. Emergency release doesn't work, pulled on it multiple times and it is jammed doesn't move. So in an emergency you are stuck. Appeared today for first time. I have called Tesla to fix this issue. There are three beeps when the system malfunctions but a lot of good that does you if emergency release to open the lift gate doesn't work. Seems to be a common problem reviewing complaints on the internet... not matter what it should release.”
NHTSA complaint #11619468, filed 2024-10Related 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 2019 Tesla Model S
12 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Tesla Model S
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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