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SeatsPart report

2021 Tesla Model S Seats Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 179 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2021 Tesla Model S, 1% of the 179 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Drivers seat creaks during even moderate acceleration suggesting that it is not properly bolted to the frame and/or that the bolts are not properly torqued.”

NHTSA complaint #11449097, filed 2022-01

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202333%
202121%
201811%
201720%
201630%
201520%
201410%
201341%

Other parts of the 2021 Tesla Model S

Forward collision avoidance
48 complaints
Other or unknown
45 complaints
Steering
29 complaints
Electrical system
25 complaints
Brakes
16 complaints
Suspension
16 complaints
Vehicle speed control
16 complaints
Wheels
10 complaints
Lane departure
9 complaints
Body and structure
9 complaints
Tires
9 complaints
Seat belts
8 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 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