2019 Tesla Model S Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 18%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the suspension of the 2019 Tesla Model S, 18% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,000 miles.
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.
“At low speeds (10-30 MPH) there is a rattle that sounds like it is coming from under the front left side of the car. It is triggered by even the slightest of bumps in the road. In 2018, Tesla admitted to the problem and was replacing struts (or even buying back cars), but ever since 2019, they say it's a normal noise. I'm sorry, but any noise that makes me wonder if my wheels or suspension are going to fall off should not be considered a normal noise. …”
NHTSA complaint #11340472, filed 2020-07, 500 miles“On hard acceleration (in motion), the car vibrates and rattles from the front end. Tesla said they do not have a fix. Lots of people are complaining about it. I frerl something major is wrong with the car and Tesla is doing nothing to fix the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11307709, filed 2020-02, 5,000 miles“The passenger side front wheel got dislodged from the strut and the car was uncontrollable. It was in motion on city street after just getting off the highway”
NHTSA complaint #11298299, filed 2020-01, 30 miles“Experienced rattling while driving. Brought car in and was told this is a known problem. Obtained copy of the bulletin from Tesla saying this was a “fix upon notification” rather than a recall. Then was forced to pay for the repairs. Upon investigation, this has been reported consistently since 2016. This seems fraudulent as it should cross the threshold of a recall. I would like Tesla to cover the costs of my repair as they would do under a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11638835, filed 2025-01“Sept 9th, 2023 while driving on the interstate the vehicle lost all propulsion power, red lights shown in gear, P N D indicator area. I was in left lane and had to get to the side of the road, 4 lanes over, where putting the car in park and back in drive allowed for it to move forward again. I proceeded to a charging station to inspect the car and during this I hear a thump in the trunk area when going over bumps. Upon inspection under the car the rear access cover was hanging down but it was dark. …”
NHTSA complaint #11549422, filed 2023-10Related service bulletins
- 10178416Jul 24, 2020Some Model S and Model X vehicles might have front stabilizer bars with improperly vulcanized bushings that make a squeak noise when driving over road imperfections.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 14% |
| 2025 | 2 | 33% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 4 | 3% |
| 2022 | 9 | 6% |
| 2021 | 16 | 9% |
| 2020 | 14 | 18% |
| 2019 | 8 | 18% |
| 2018 | 20 | 12% |
| 2017 | 107 | 25% |
| 2016 | 211 | 32% |
| 2015 | 150 | 22% |
| 2014 | 90 | 25% |
| 2013 | 92 | 20% |
| 2012 | 9 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2019 Tesla Model S
12 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 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 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