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2018 Tesla Model S recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component11
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Electrical system | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Back over prevention | 2 |
| Seat belts | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 |
Safety recalls11
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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| Feb 27, 202424V153000 | Forward collision avoidance: warnings external/pedestrian alertPedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are muted, increasing the risk of a crash. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 24V153000
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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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Owner complaints by component128
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 32 | 25 |
| Unknown or other | 31 | 24 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 23 | 18 |
| Suspension | 20 | 16 |
| Vehicle speed control | 19 | 15 |
| Service brakes | 11 | 9 |
| Steering | 10 | 8 |
| Lane departure | 8 | 6 |
| Structure | 7 | 5 |
| Exterior lighting | 7 | 5 |
| Power train | 5 | 4 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 4 |
| Air bags | 3 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2 |
7 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 60D, Model S 75D, Model S 90D, Model S P100D, Model S P90D.
Latest reports
- Power train
“This is very comment of tesla not responding to customer about the power reduced in the car is safe concerns is lot of people with the same problem and tesla want Pay for all the repairs of the car even with my car…”
- Electrical system
“The Instrument Cluster Freezes and has to be reset. When it freezes you have not knowledge of speed you are going. After bringing it into Tesla Service I was told that is a known defect.”
- Latches/locks/linkages
“I own a 2018 Tesla Model S. While it was still under warranty the passenger side door handle quit working and it was no longer possible to open that door.”
Other Tesla Model S model years
- 202220 recalls139 complaints
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2018 Tesla Model S recall questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Tesla Model S have?
NHTSA lists 11 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 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 2018 Tesla Model S recalls for?
The largest group is electrical system, with 3 campaigns. Others: forward collision avoidance (2), steering (2), back over prevention (2). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Tesla Model S?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 32 complaints out of 128 filed with NHTSA (25%). Across all complaints, owners reported 29 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 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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