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2024 Tesla Model S: common problems and reliability
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38 owner complaints, most about lane departure. 6 recalls.
Should I buy a 2024 Model S?The 2024 Tesla Model S has 38 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are lane departure and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2024 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 Tesla Model S vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2024 a good year for the Model S?
Across the 15 Model S model years we track, complaint volume runs from 59 (2012) to 7,852 (2016). With 38 complaints, the 2024 Model S sits below the model's median of 160.
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.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2024 Model S
seat belts:front:warning light/devices
Campaign 24V376000Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Campaign 24V554000Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.
air bags:frontal:driver side:cushion
Campaign 24V967000Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Model S and Model X vehicles. The driver's air bag could tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 212, "Windshield Mounting."
back over prevention:software
Campaign 25V002000Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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air bags
Campaign 25V172000Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and 2021-2025 Model X vehicles. An air bag with the incorrect horn pad may have been installed, preventing the horn from sounding.
steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Campaign 23V743000Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and Model X vehicles. An incorrect air bag may have been installed when the steering yoke or round steering wheel was replaced with a different style of yoke or steering wheel.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is mixed and varies significantly by vehicle generation.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Model S. See the full Model S owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Model S listings typically run $19,899–$42,587.
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