2014 Tesla Model S Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2014 Tesla Model S, 25% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 20,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “https www” (38% of reports).
- 90suspension complaints
- 20,000median miles at failure
- 29mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $3,650typical repair cost reported by owners
- 36%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Https www: mentioned in 34 of 90 complaints (38%)
- Iaai com: mentioned in 20 of 90 complaints (22%)
- Please investigate: mentioned in 19 of 90 complaints (21%)
- Here another: mentioned in 15 of 90 complaints (17%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical suspension repair on the 2014 Tesla Model S at $3,650, and half of them between $2,950 and $6,700.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2020–2023), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 69 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 90 complaints, 29 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury.
Tesla Model S suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Model S | 1 | 14% | — |
| 2025 Model S | 2 | 33% | — |
| 2024 Model S | 2 | 5% | — |
| 2023 Model S | 4 | 4% | — |
| 2022 Model S | 9 | 6% | 10,000 |
| 2021 Model S | 16 | 9% | — |
| 2020 Model S | 14 | 18% | 1,500 |
| 2019 Model S | 8 | 18% | 5,000 |
| 2018 Model S | 20 | 12% | 15,500 |
| 2017 Model S | 107 | 25% | 14,500 |
| 2016 Model S | 210 | 32% | 10,000 |
| 2015 Model S | 149 | 22% | 12,000 |
| 2014 Model S | 90 | 25% | 20,000 |
| 2013 Model S | 91 | 20% | 44,958 |
| 2012 Model S | 9 | 15% | 50,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension for the 2014 Tesla Model S. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle Information: 2014 Tesla Model S VIN: [XXX] Incident Date: [XXX] Component Affected: Suspension / Air Suspension / Ride Height Control Problem Description: On [XXX], while driving, my 2014 Tesla Model S suddenly raised itself to and/or beyond maximum ride height without any driver input…
I have put my car in the shop 11 times since I purchased it 3 years ago. Now my suspension is having issues. I don't qualify for the lemon law due to the age of my car. I paid over 30,000 for a car that is not going to last till its paid off.
While driving, my back wheel fell off. I had the car in for suspension work twice in Q4 2023, and then on March 7, 2024 my back wheel fell off. When speaking with Tesla, they said that this sometimes happens and they have seen this issue before. The also told me that they think it only happens at…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2014 Tesla Model Ss have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 90 owner complaints about suspension for the 2014 Tesla Model S (25% of the 366 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Tesla Model S suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 20,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix suspension problems on the 2014 Tesla Model S?
Owners report a typical cost of $3,650 (half paid between $2,950 and $6,700), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2014 Tesla Model S?
The most frequent phrase is “https www”, in 34 of 90 complaints, followed by “iaai com” (20).
Other 2014 Tesla Model S problems
See all 2014 Tesla Model S problems or suspension problems across all Model S years.