Model year
2025 Tesla Model S
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 6 complaints for the 2025 Tesla Model S (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (2), SUSPENSION (2), STEERING (1). NHTSA lists 4 investigations, including 3 investigations with no close date in the file. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 93–124 MPGe combined and 27.1–36.1 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $600–$800, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2012 61 complaints
- 2013 461 complaints
- 2014 366 complaints
- 2015 668 complaints
- 2016 649 complaints
- 2017 428 complaints
- 2018 170 complaints
- 2019 44 complaints
- 2020 80 complaints
- 2021 179 complaints
- 2022 139 complaints
- 2023 114 complaints
- 2024 38 complaints
- 2025 6 complaints
- 2026 7 complaints
Recalls
25V002000 · Jan 6, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor…
24V967000 · Dec 23, 2024
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:CUSHION
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Model S and Model X vehicles. The driver's air bag could tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash…
Complaints
6 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE24033 | Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts. · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING | Jan 6, 2025 | Apr 3, 2026 |
| AQ25002 | Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS | Aug 20, 2025 | No close date in the file |
| PE25012 | Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS | Oct 7, 2025 | No close date in the file |
| EA26002 | FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS | Mar 18, 2026 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (All Variants) 5 HB AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 5 · possibility 0.057 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model S Plaid (19in wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 108 | 99 | 104 | 32.5 | 348 | $750 |
| Model S Plaid (21in wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 97 | 89 | 93 | 36.1 | 312 | $800 |
| Model S · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 132 | 116 | 124 | 27.1 | 410 | $600 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2025 Tesla Model S at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.