Tesla Model S Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 732 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the Tesla Model S across 15 model years. The 2016 model year has the most (210). The words owners use most often: “https www” (28% of reports).
- 732suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 127mention a crash
- 35mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,150typical repair cost reported by owners
- 23%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 204 of 732 complaints (28%)
- Iaai com: mentioned in 140 of 732 complaints (19%)
- Please investigate: mentioned in 114 of 732 complaints (16%)
- Here junkyard: mentioned in 77 of 732 complaints (11%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical suspension repair on the Tesla Model S at $2,150, and half of them between $1,200 and $3,500.
Based on 32 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2017–2025), 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 512 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 732 complaints, 127 mention a crash, 23 a fire, 35 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 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.
Rear left control arm failed while driving causing loss of steering and suspension
Subject: Safety ConcernâModel S Plaid Rear Tire Wear I am submitting a formal complaint regarding severe premature wear on the inside edges of both rear tires on my Model S Plaid\. I have owned the vehicle since XXX, and it has only 11,980 miles\. Both tires appear to have exposed cords along the…
Catastrophic structural failure of the rear driver-side (LH) brake caliper assembly on a 2023 Tesla Model S Plaid at approximately 18,036 miles. While driving normally on a public roadway, the factory-installed rear LH brake caliper bolts backed out completely due to improper assembly torque or a…
âOdometer at time of failure: approximately 204,078 miles âDate of failure: XXX âLocation of failure: Owner's residential driveway, [XXX] Component Suspension â Front â Lower Control Arm / Front Fore Link / Front Aft Link (right side) Description of the Incident On XXX, at approximately…
The contact owns a 2016 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that approximately six days after purchasing the vehicle, while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle drove over a bump in the road, and a grinding sound was heard coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that after driving over a…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Tesla Model Ss have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 732 owner complaints about suspension for the Tesla Model S. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Tesla Model S suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix suspension problems on the Tesla Model S?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,150 (half paid between $1,200 and $3,500), from 32 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the Tesla Model S?
The most frequent phrase is “https www”, in 204 of 732 complaints, followed by “iaai com” (140).
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