2024 Tesla Model S Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2024 Tesla Model S, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
6
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
38
Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2024 Model S and 38 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is unknown or other, with 23 reports.
Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.
Top Reported Problems
Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER23
- LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST17
- LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING15
- STEERING4
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4
- VISIBILITY/WIPER2
- SUSPENSION2
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL2
2024 Model S Recall Records
Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
AIR BAGS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN · 25V172000
Tesla, 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.
Remedy: Tesla service will inspect and install an air bag with the correct horn pad as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-20-001.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · 25V002000
Tesla, 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."
Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-001.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:CUSHION · 24V967000
Tesla, 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."
Remedy: Tesla service will replace the air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-20-001.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH · 24V554000
Tesla, 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.
Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-012.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES · 24V376000
Tesla, 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."
Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-008.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · 23V743000
Tesla, 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.
Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and replace the driver air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-20-005.
2024 Model S Service Bulletins
A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.
Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB-26-18-001 | Feb 4, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | On some Model S and Model X vehicles, the compression gap of the HVAC drain funnel seal is wider than intended, which may cause water ingress. Inspect the sponge area of the HVA… | 11029582 |
| SB-24-21-002 | Mar 21, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Some Model S and Model X vehicles with 1st Generation Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) antennas might suffer from lower-than-expected navigation signal strength under c… | 11016319 |
| SB-24-20-001 | Jan 14, 2025 | AIR BAGS | On certain Model S and Model X vehicles with a round steering wheel, built between November 6, 2024 and November 27, 2024, the supplier assembly process might have damaged the d… | 11013483 |
| SB-24-21-002 | Dec 11, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Some Model S and Model X vehicles with 1st Generation Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) antennas might suffer from lower-than-expected navigation signal strength under c… | 11012221 |
| SB-24-14-002 | Dec 10, 2024 | STRUCTURE:BODY | On some Model S vehicles, the wood grain and color harmony of the instrument panel (IP) decor assembly may not match that of the door trim. | 11012219 |
| fsd-12-5-4-1_s3xy.pdf | Sep 30, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for… | 11008831 |
| fsd-12-5-4_s3xy.pdf | Sep 30, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for… | 11008830 |
| fsd-12-5-3_s3xy.pdf | Sep 30, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for… | 11008829 |
| 2024.38_s3xy.pdf | Sep 30, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for… | 11008827 |
| 2024.26.9_s3xy.pdf | Sep 30, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for… | 11008824 |
| fsd-12-5-4-1_s3xy.pdf | Sep 30, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for… | 11008807 |
| fsd-12-5-4_s3xy.pdf | Sep 30, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for… | 11008806 |
| fsd-12-5-3_s3xy.pdf | Sep 30, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for… | 11008805 |
| 2024.38_s3xy.pdf | Sep 30, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for… | 11008803 |
| 2024.26.9_s3xy.pdf | Sep 30, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for… | 11008800 |
| fsd-12-5-4-1_s3xy.pdf | Sep 30, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for… | 11008783 |
| fsd-12-5-4_s3xy.pdf | Sep 30, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for… | 11008782 |
| fsd-12-5-3_s3xy.pdf | Sep 30, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for… | 11008781 |
| 2024.38_s3xy.pdf | Sep 30, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for… | 11008779 |
| 2024.26.9_s3xy.pdf | Sep 30, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for… | 11008776 |
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