2014 Tesla Model S problems and complaints
Owners have filed 367 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Tesla Model S. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (133), Suspension (90), Unknown Or Other (83).
Key takeaways
- 367 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 52 involve a crash, 9 a fire, 19 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 133 | 36% |
| Suspension | 90 | 25% |
| Unknown Or Other | 83 | 23% |
| Structure | 27 | 7% |
| Power Train | 27 | 7% |
| Exterior Lighting | 27 | 7% |
| Steering | 27 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 23 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | 6% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 15 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 13 | 4% |
| Engine | 12 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Tesla Model S 5 HB RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Structure,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-25
The vehicle's front hood unexpectedly released and struck the windshield while driving at full speed on the interstate. I was able to pull over safely. After stopping, the vehicle displayed a warning indicating that it could not detect whether the front trunk was latched. The resulting collision repairs included repla...
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-11
The main battery failed without warning/notice. it will not charge anymore. the tesla service center in louisville kentucky did not disclose the exact cause for the failure. one day the car displayed a message stating the car is unable to charge, contact service center and never charged again.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-07-13
Dashboard is leaking glue out the bottom center causing the computer screen and dash control panels to move. I'm not feeling safe driving as I'm not sure if they will drop down or stop functioning at any point. Tesla wants $1500 to fix, and I don't have that money being retired. How can Tesla glue their cars together, ...
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More for the 2014 Tesla Model S
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.