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Recall summary by component8
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Seat belts | 2 |
| Electrical system | 2 |
| Back over prevention | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Parking brake | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 |
Safety recalls8
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| May 28, 202424V376000 | Seat belts: front warning light/devicesA seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 24V376000
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| Jan 30, 202424V051000 | Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelWarning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 24V051000
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| Dec 12, 202323V838000 | Electrical system: ADAS autonomous/self drivingIn certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or… Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 23V838000
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| Jan 29, 202121V035000 | Back over prevention: softwareThe eMMC controller wear-out condition can cause the loss of the rearview camera display, defrost/defog control settings, and exterior turn signal lighting, reducing… DetailsHide details for campaign 21V035000
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| Mar 29, 201818V204000 | Steering: electric power assist systemLoss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V204000
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| Apr 19, 201717V260000 | Parking brakeIf the gear breaks during parking brake release, the vehicle will not be able to be moved. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V260000
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Owner complaints by component59
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 36 | 61 |
| Unknown or other | 11 | 19 |
| Suspension | 9 | 15 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 8 |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 8 |
| Power train | 4 | 7 |
| Equipment | 3 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 3 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 3 |
| Structure | 2 | 3 |
| Engine | 1 | 2 |
| Visibility | 1 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 2 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 2 |
1 more component with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Engine
“Motor is starting to make sounds and according to teslamotorsclub.com the motor will fail eventually. Many have to had to have the motor switched out multiple times.”
- Power train
“The drive unit has water damage from normal driving. The car never went through deep water or was flooded, but the tech at the service center is saying the units are sealed but still can get water in them and corrode.”
- Electrical system
“I tried to start the car and got the “Center Display unavailable” message. Reset the computer doesn’t help. I have to wait for more than 5 minutes for the system to be on.”
Other Tesla Model S model years
- 201610 recalls648 complaints
- 20159 recalls668 complaints
- 20149 recalls366 complaints
- 201311 recalls460 complaints
- 20128 recalls61 complaints
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2012 Tesla Model S recall questions
How many recalls does the 2012 Tesla Model S have?
NHTSA lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Tesla Model S. The most recent, 24V376000 (reported May 28, 2024), concerns seat belts. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2012 Tesla Model S recalls for?
The largest group is seat belts, with 2 campaigns. Others: electrical system (2), back over prevention (1), steering (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Tesla Model S?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 36 complaints out of 59 filed with NHTSA (61%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 Tesla Model S?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Tesla recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Tesla dealer.
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