2019 Tesla Model S Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,599miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the wheels of the 2019 Tesla Model S, 5% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,599 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.
“Cracked rim. Unacceptable I have had to replace about 6 tires on my car that has 17,600 miles. I did not notice anything other than my tires keep going flat. Tesla keeps telling me to replace my tires to make money off me but its the rims that are the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11413078, filed 2021-04, 17,599 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10169816Dec 10, 2019Older versions of the Model S and Model X LH front drive unit clevis mount contain a bushing that allows the front drive unit to move side-to-side more than expected during hard…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 14% |
| 2025 | 1 | 17% |
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 5 | 4% |
| 2022 | 7 | 5% |
| 2021 | 10 | 6% |
| 2020 | 4 | 5% |
| 2019 | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 13 | 3% |
| 2016 | 15 | 2% |
| 2015 | 13 | 2% |
| 2014 | 6 | 2% |
| 2013 | 7 | 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 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 28, 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