Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2014 Tesla Model S has 17 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.
17
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2025 | STRUCTURE | Drivers door handle failed to operate, occupant was locked out of vehicle, safety of operator was co... |
| Jan 16, 2024 | STRUCTURE | Can't open driver's side door from outside, safety issue for parents/first responders. Online sear... |
| Nov 1, 2023 | STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact owns a 2014 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in park(P), a p... |
| Mar 11, 2023 | STRUCTURE | I was driving on I93 North in Massachusetts when the front trunk (frunk) suddenly released. The seco... |
| Jul 20, 2022 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | During my ownership of the car I have experienced very severe issues with the door handles. in total... |
| May 23, 2022 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Driver's door handle does not function. When car is unlocked, the door handle pops out BUT the door... |
| Apr 1, 2022 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The door handles on my car get excessively hot in warmer weather. My 7 year old daughter burnt her ... |
| Mar 1, 2021 | STRUCTURE | The front passenger door handle has not extended for more than 90 days. The right rear door handle ... |
| Jul 10, 2020 | STRUCTURE | THE FRONT TRUNK IS OPENING ON ITS OWN WHILE DRIVING. TESLA REPLACED THE MEDIA CONTROL UNIT IN JUNE 2... |
| May 27, 2020 | STRUCTURE | THE DOOR HANDLE SOMETIMES DOES NOT EXTEND AND STUCK IN POSITION. IF THE DOOR HANDLE STUCK IN CLOSE P... |
| May 1, 2020 | STRUCTURE | RETRACTABLE DOOR HANDLES STOP WORKING, THIS IS A SMALL PIECE BROKEN THAT NEEDS TO REPLACED. I HAVE G... |
| Mar 30, 2020 | STRUCTURE | ALL FOUR HANDLE ON MY CAR HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITHIN 3 YEARS OF USAGE. THE DOOR HANDLE WERE STUCK IN ... |
| Feb 14, 2017 | STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | I WAS PARKING MY CAR I HEARD AND FELT THE CAR BEGIN TO ACCELERATE. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND STEP FI... |
| Nov 26, 2016 | STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | CAR HAD BEEN RENTED IN NOVEMBER 2016 FROM A TURO MEMBER FOR FOUR DAYS IN LAS VEGAS. THE CAR HAD BEEN... |
| Nov 26, 2016 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE CAR WAS STOPPED IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC ON LAS VEGAS BOULEVARD WITH AUTO-PILOT ENGAGED (BOTH ACCE... |
| Jan 28, 2015 | STRUCTURE | THE DEFAULT SETTING ON A TESLA MODEL S IS TO LOCK THE CAR IF YOU LEAVE YOUR KEYS IN IT FOR EVEN A SH... |
| Dec 31, 1969 | STRUCTURE | Rear Door handles are inoperable again after repairs made by dealer. The fault is due to design faul... |