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2014 Tesla Model S Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2014 Tesla Model S has 17 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2014 Tesla Model S

Electrical
118
Suspension
82
Other
50
Steering
27
Powertrain
22
Structure
17
Speed Control
13
Lights
9
Airbags
6
Brakes
4
Engine
3
Latches & Locks
3
Visibility
3

17

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 18, 2025STRUCTUREDrivers door handle failed to operate, occupant was locked out of vehicle, safety of operator was co...
Jan 16, 2024STRUCTURECan't open driver's side door from outside, safety issue for parents/first responders. Online sear...
Nov 1, 2023STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESThe contact owns a 2014 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in park(P), a p...
Mar 11, 2023STRUCTUREI was driving on I93 North in Massachusetts when the front trunk (frunk) suddenly released. The seco...
Jul 20, 2022STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERDuring my ownership of the car I have experienced very severe issues with the door handles. in total...
May 23, 2022STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERDriver's door handle does not function. When car is unlocked, the door handle pops out BUT the door...
Apr 1, 2022STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe door handles on my car get excessively hot in warmer weather. My 7 year old daughter burnt her ...
Mar 1, 2021STRUCTUREThe front passenger door handle has not extended for more than 90 days. The right rear door handle ...
Jul 10, 2020STRUCTURETHE FRONT TRUNK IS OPENING ON ITS OWN WHILE DRIVING. TESLA REPLACED THE MEDIA CONTROL UNIT IN JUNE 2...
May 27, 2020STRUCTURETHE DOOR HANDLE SOMETIMES DOES NOT EXTEND AND STUCK IN POSITION. IF THE DOOR HANDLE STUCK IN CLOSE P...
May 1, 2020STRUCTURERETRACTABLE DOOR HANDLES STOP WORKING, THIS IS A SMALL PIECE BROKEN THAT NEEDS TO REPLACED. I HAVE G...
Mar 30, 2020STRUCTUREALL FOUR HANDLE ON MY CAR HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITHIN 3 YEARS OF USAGE. THE DOOR HANDLE WERE STUCK IN ...
Feb 14, 2017STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKESI WAS PARKING MY CAR I HEARD AND FELT THE CAR BEGIN TO ACCELERATE. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND STEP FI...
Nov 26, 2016STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHERCAR HAD BEEN RENTED IN NOVEMBER 2016 FROM A TURO MEMBER FOR FOUR DAYS IN LAS VEGAS. THE CAR HAD BEEN...
Nov 26, 2016STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE CAR WAS STOPPED IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC ON LAS VEGAS BOULEVARD WITH AUTO-PILOT ENGAGED (BOTH ACCE...
Jan 28, 2015STRUCTURETHE 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, 1969STRUCTURERear Door handles are inoperable again after repairs made by dealer. The fault is due to design faul...

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