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2016 Tesla Model S Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 10 NHTSA recalls and 0 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Use Caution — 2016 Tesla Model S

The 2016 Tesla Model S has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

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NHTSA Recalls
10 recalls on record
0
Owner Complaints
No complaints filed
0
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Tesla Model S (10)

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 #18V204000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V260000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V037000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V035000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V00B000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V085000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V838000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #24V051000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #24V376000
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Tesla Model S — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2016 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 2019 0 complaints 2020 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 — 2016 Tesla Model S

Is the 2016 Tesla Model S reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Tesla Model S has 10 recalls and no complaints on file. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2016 Tesla Model S have?
The 2016 Tesla Model S has 10 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 2016 Tesla Model S?
No significant complaint patterns were found for the 2016 Tesla Model S in NHTSA data.
Is the 2016 Tesla Model S safe to buy?
The 2016 Tesla Model S has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 10 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.