Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2016 Tesla Model S recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
- Complaints
- 604
Safety recalls
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Owner complaints by component604
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 204 | 34 |
| Unknown or other | 143 | 24 |
| Electrical system | 137 | 23 |
| Steering | 81 | 13 |
| Vehicle speed control | 74 | 12 |
| Service brakes | 52 | 9 |
| Exterior lighting | 49 | 8 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 28 | 5 |
| Structure | 28 | 5 |
| Visibility/wiper | 24 | 4 |
| Back over prevention | 20 | 3 |
| Wheels | 15 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 13 | 2 |
| Visibility | 13 | 2 |
| Power train | 12 | 2 |
10 more components 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, merged from NHTSA model names Model S 75, Model S 90D.
Latest reports
- Unknown or other
“The center touchscreen is leaking a sticky glue-like substance and has visible bubbles forming inside the screen.”
- Suspension
“I was backing out of a parking space and the front driver side fore link broke. Internet search reveals this is a known issue associated with Tesla Model S during the period mine was manufactured (February 2016), caused…”
- Electrical system
“While the car is parked and locked the rear driver side door opens in its own. The door handle does not present itself and is scheduled for repair. This is new and started happening today.”
Other Tesla Model S model years
- 202011 recalls80 complaints
- 201910 recalls44 complaints
- 201811 recalls169 complaints
- 20179 recalls428 complaints
- 201610 recalls648 complaints
- 20159 recalls668 complaints
- 20149 recalls366 complaints
- 201311 recalls460 complaints
- 20128 recalls61 complaints
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2016 Tesla Model S recall questions
What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Tesla Model S?
Suspension is the most-reported component, named in 204 complaints out of 604 filed with NHTSA (34%). Across all complaints, owners reported 89 crashs and 12 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 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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