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2017 Tesla Model S recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component9
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Electrical system | 3 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Seat belts | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 1 |
Safety recalls9
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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| Feb 15, 202323V085000 | Steering: automated/adaptive steeringFSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 23V085000
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| Nov 1, 202222V818000 | Steering: electric power assist systemA loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 22V818000
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| Jan 27, 202222V037000 | Electrical system: ADAS autonomous/self drivingFailing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 22V037000
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Owner complaints by component379
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 104 | 27 |
| Suspension | 104 | 27 |
| Unknown or other | 88 | 23 |
| Steering | 42 | 11 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 41 | 11 |
| Vehicle speed control | 33 | 9 |
| Exterior lighting | 24 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 20 | 5 |
| Lane departure | 19 | 5 |
| Back over prevention | 17 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 14 | 4 |
| Structure | 13 | 3 |
| Wheels | 13 | 3 |
| Visibility | 9 | 2 |
| Power train | 7 | 2 |
8 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 60, Model S 60D, Model S 75, Model S 75D, Model S 90D, Model S P100D, Model S P90D.
Latest reports
- Steering
“While merging onto the highway an error message showed up on the dash stating "Steering Assist May be Reduced" upon immediately after the steering froze and could only be moved slightly using significant force. Approx.”
- Steering
“The intermediate steering shaft is binding, causing difficulty turning the wheel and inconsistent steering wheel feel.”
- Steering
“As I was driving down my driveway to the street the power steering failed. It was extremely difficult to then steer. My wife would have been unable to.”
Other Tesla Model S model years
- 202123 recalls179 complaints
- 202011 recalls80 complaints
- 201910 recalls44 complaints
- 201811 recalls169 complaints
- 20179 recalls428 complaints
- 201610 recalls648 complaints
- 20159 recalls668 complaints
- 20149 recalls366 complaints
- 201311 recalls460 complaints
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2017 Tesla Model S recall questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Tesla Model S have?
NHTSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 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 2017 Tesla Model S recalls for?
The largest group is electrical system, with 3 campaigns. Others: steering (2), seat belts (1), latches/locks/linkages (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Tesla Model S?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 104 complaints out of 379 filed with NHTSA (27%). Across all complaints, owners reported 46 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 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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