2024 Tesla Model S Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2024 Tesla Model S, 5% of the 38 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.
“My Tesla was parked unlocked in my garage. I came out to drive it and all the doors were locked and would not open with my key card. It also would not unlock with my cell phone app. Tesla customer service also could not remotely unlock it. The vehicle had to be towed to a Tesla Service Center where they forced open the window to gain access. They stated the car needed a new control panel. I have read where Teslas have locked up with children in the car and parent could not gain access to the car. These situations need to be looked into since the Teslas locking up are not isolated incidences.”
NHTSA complaint #11596842, filed 2024-06Latches, 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 2024 Tesla Model S
23 complaintsLane departure
19 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2024 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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