Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Tesla Model S has 13 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.
13
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2025 | SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | I have started receiving airbag & seat safety issue alert but recieved appointment after a month eve... |
| May 31, 2025 | SUSPENSION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | GETTING WARNING ONDASH THAT SAYS "Adaptive ride control unavailable. Vehicle speed limited - Procee... |
| May 12, 2025 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS | Premature tire wear. Inside edges of rear tires wore out in 10k miles |
| May 10, 2025 | SUSPENSION,SEAT BELTS,SEATS | Vehicle: 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range VIN: [XXX] I am reporting multiple safety-related defects t... |
| Sep 19, 2024 | SUSPENSION | There is a repeated issue with my vehicle and I looked it up online and it seems all Tesla Model S v... |
| Oct 15, 2023 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS | The 2021 and beyond Tesla Model S comes installed with camber arms that cause the wheel to be tilted... |
| Sep 8, 2023 | SUSPENSION | The suspension is very stiff and to the point when the smallest of pot holes, road bumps, or going o... |
| Jun 26, 2023 | SUSPENSION | The control arm fore links of the car failed after 6000 miles |
| Apr 12, 2023 | SUSPENSION | I purchased my Tesla in September 2021. At 12000 miles, I had to replace both rear tires due to seve... |
| Sep 4, 2022 | SUSPENSION | Severe wear on rear tires, as the camber is off. Tire failure exposing cords. Potential to be a c... |
| Aug 8, 2022 | SUSPENSION | My vehicle had a total rear tire failure where the inside corner of tread separated from the sidewal... |
| Jul 20, 2022 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS | The inner edge of rear tires wear out very quickly leading to loss air pressure. Many other owner of... |
| Jan 8, 2022 | SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The rear passenger side Adaptive Suspension wiring harness was either installed improperly or routed... |