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2016-2019 · 4 model years

Tesla Model S 75D Problems by year

Owners have filed 1,143 complaints about the Tesla Model S 75D across 4 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 2016 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (604), while 2019 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the suspension, followed by the electrical system.

Most complaints for its age2016604 complaints · 0 recallsSee the 2016
Complaints
1,143
Recalls
0
Crashes
168
Fires
18
Injuries
102
Deaths
8

Model S 75D complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
201932040Driver assistanceA
20181280292Electrical systemB
20173790464Electrical systemD
201660408912SuspensionF

Most common Model S 75D problems

Latest Model S 75D complaints

2016 Tesla Model S 75DOther & unknown

The center touchscreen is leaking a sticky glue-like substance and has visible bubbles forming inside the screen. This affects visibility and operation of essential vehicle functions like hvac, navigation, and defrost controls. This issue is worsen with heat exposure. The screen also freezes randomly.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11677676
2016 Tesla Model S 75DSuspension

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 an investigation & service bulletin from the NHTSA, and a recall in China, hence I wanted to report this occurence.

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 11676368
2016 Tesla Model S 75DElectrical 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. Despite how many times I close it. It opens on it own. The door is locked when this happens. Door sitting still. Plugged in to charge and locked. The door opens on its own. It unlatches, Does not fully open.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11673529
2018 Tesla Model S 75DTransmission & drivetrainElectrical system

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 still Warranty

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical systemNHTSA 11670670
2016 Tesla Model S 75DElectrical system

My driver's side of the vehicle looks like it's melting. I was informed by the service advisor at Tesla that this is a common issue, and the computer needs to be replaced at my expense.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11667966
2016 Tesla Model S 75DSuspensionWheels & tires

on 5/20/25, I had my Tesla repaired as I had suspension issues. They repaired my car to rectify my suspension for both my front and rear tires. Then on 6/12/25, I was driving on the highway and going about 70-75 mph when I heard a huge pop. No warning indicators came on and something did not feel right. I figured nothing else came of it. I was about 30 miles away from home and when I got home, my tire was pushed inward. I was concerned on whether this was related to a bad repair since it was so soon to my previous...

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repair and they indicated that they did not touch that area. After they saw my video, they indicated that the lower control arm of my rear tire broke and they indicated that this was just a damaged component. My biggest concern is that if this issue was not related to the repair work done a month ago, this could be bigger issue as I could have been very concerning that this part broke when I was driving at high speeds and I think it's warranted to check on the quality of the component. In my 40 plus years of driving, I have never experienced this happened to me. If you need documentation or video of how the tire and the axle looks, I can forward it to you. The vehicle has only been inspected by the Tesla Dealership service center and as stated earlier, there weren't any warning signs or messages that showed as I specifically was looking for it when I heard the loud pop.

Filed Incident Suspension · Wheels · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11666935

Questions about the Tesla Model S 75D

Which Tesla Model S 75D years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2016 (604), 2017 (379), 2018 (128). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2016 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Tesla Model S 75D years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2019, 2018 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Model S 75D years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Tesla Model S 75D problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the suspension (336), electrical system (277), driver assistance (172) most often.

How many recalls does the Tesla Model S 75D have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for any Tesla Model S 75D model year on file.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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