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2014 Tesla Model S Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 9 NHTSA recalls and 363 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Tesla Model S

The 2014 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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Avoid This Year — 2014 Tesla Model S

The 2014 Tesla Model S is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

9
NHTSA Recalls
9 recalls on record
363
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
52
Crashes + Injuries
9 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2014 Tesla Model S (9)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Tesla dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V002000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V260000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V204000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V780000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V035000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V00B000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V838000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #24V051000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #24V376000
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Most Common Problems — 2014 Tesla Model S

Based on 363 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
118
Suspension
82
Unknown Or Other
37
Steering
27
Power Train
24
Structure
17
Vehicle Speed Control
14
Fuel/propulsion System
10
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Tesla Model S — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2014 model year is highlighted.

2010 0 complaints 2011 0 complaints 2012 59 complaints 2013 456 complaints 2014 363 complaints 2015 0 complaints 2016 0 complaints 2017 0 complaints 2018 0 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2013, 2014 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2011, 2015 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2014 Tesla Model S

Is the 2014 Tesla Model S reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2014 Tesla Model S has 9 recalls and 363 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2014 Tesla Model S have?
The 2014 Tesla Model S has 9 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Tesla Model S?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2014 Tesla Model S are: Electrical System, Suspension, Unknown Or Other, Steering. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2014 Tesla Model S safe to buy?
The 2014 Tesla Model S has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 9 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Tesla Model S should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Tesla Model S are: 2010, 2011, 2015. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2013, 2014.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.