2026 Tesla Model S Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 29%of 7 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 other or unknown of the 2026 Tesla Model S, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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 using Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised capability. We were turning left and the car took us into an oncoming turn lane. I had to take over to get us out of the lane.”
NHTSA complaint #11693133, filed 2025-10“I purchase my Tesla Model S in February 2026. Shortly after the purchase, My Tesla car drove through red light twice with its Full Self Drive (FSD) engaged. Recently my car crashed into a planter wall with its FSD system engaged while I was trying to take over. The car immediately caught fire following the collision. There are significant concerns that I would like to raise here: 1. After the crash, fire started immediately followed by two explosions, the exterior door handles did not deploy, creating a potential emergency rescue hazard. …”
NHTSA complaint #11770719, filed 2026-10Related service bulletins
- 11029582Feb 4, 2026On some Model S and Model X vehicles, the compression gap of the HVAC drain funnel seal is wider than intended, which may cause water ingress. Inspect the sponge area of the HVAC…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 29% |
| 2024 | 23 | 61% |
| 2023 | 58 | 50% |
| 2022 | 34 | 24% |
| 2021 | 45 | 25% |
| 2020 | 14 | 18% |
| 2019 | 4 | 9% |
| 2018 | 36 | 21% |
| 2017 | 96 | 22% |
| 2016 | 150 | 23% |
| 2015 | 189 | 28% |
| 2014 | 83 | 23% |
| 2013 | 122 | 26% |
| 2012 | 12 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2026 Tesla Model S
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2026 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