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2026 Tesla Model S: common problems and reliability
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6 owner complaints, most about vehicle speed control. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2026 Model S?The 2026 Tesla Model S has 6 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are vehicle speed control and forward collision avoidance.
Safety record for the 2026 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2026 Tesla Model S vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2026 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 6 complaints, the 2026 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
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.
Other Model S model years
Compare every Model S year side by side to see how 2026 ranks against the rest.
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