2019 Tesla Model S Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,538miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2019 Tesla Model S, 7% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,538 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.
“I was driving my 2019 Model S Tesla on autopilot down the freeway at freeway speed when suddenly it started braking and the alarms went off as if reacting to an impending collision. Only, there was nothing in front of me to react to. The guy behind me rear ended me and spun across traffic lanes. Thankfully, everyone walked away from this with what we think is just whiplash at this time - it could have been so much worse!”
NHTSA complaint #11339261, filed 2020-07, 9,000 miles“The consumer owns a 2019 Tesla Model S. The consumer stated that whilethey were pulling into the driveway unknown, the vehicle accelerated and crashed into the garage door and wall. The air bags did not deploy, and the steering wheel and brakes seized. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76.2. …”
NHTSA complaint #11269912, filed 2019-10, 76 miles“Repeated unexpected emergency braking incidents, similar to those described in the recent Washington Post article. The first one happened on the day that I bought the car, and has never improved. One scenario is the same as described in the article - oncoming car/truck on a two-lane road. But it also happens on freeways. If cruise control is on, it's likely that there will be at least one event during a 30 minute or longer session. As others have mentioned, these are often in congested traffic. When a car is following closely, they have to react very quickly. …”
NHTSA complaint #11452524, filed 2022-02Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 29% |
| 2023 | 7 | 6% |
| 2022 | 9 | 6% |
| 2021 | 16 | 9% |
| 2020 | 8 | 10% |
| 2019 | 3 | 7% |
| 2018 | 28 | 16% |
| 2017 | 36 | 8% |
| 2016 | 81 | 12% |
| 2015 | 40 | 6% |
| 2014 | 22 | 6% |
| 2013 | 25 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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