The 2019 Tesla Model S has 128 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are suspension and service brakes. Owners most often flag poor long-term reliability (older models): multiple expensive failures per year out of warranty, including door handles, trunk latches, 12v battery systems, infotainment screens, and suspension components (control arms). frequency: very frequent (for older models).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2019 Tesla Model S vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 7 Model S model years we track, complaint volume runs from 59 (2012) to 2,588 (2015). With 128 complaints, the 2019 Model S sits belowthe model's median of 364.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Sentiment is mixed and varies significantly by vehicle generation. Long-term owners of older models (specifically pre-2021, with mentions of a 2015 model) report severe dissatisfaction with long-term reliability and ownership costs,…
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Used Model S listings typically run $16,795–$31,876 across 2012 to 2023 model years.
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