This page covers 6 recalls, 38 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2024 Tesla Model S.
122 MPGe combined
Large Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
Lane departure warnings dominate the 2024 Model S complaint picture, accounting for the largest share of reports by a wide margin. Owners consistently describe the lane departure system triggering loud, unexpected alerts during routine low-speed maneuvers, pulling into driveways, parking garages, and similar situations where the warning seems mismatched to actual lane-departure risk. Electrical system complaints come in second, covering a range of reported issues: one recurring concern involves the airbag or restraint warning light appearing after a low-voltage connection fault, with the system reportedly disabling airbags and the problem returning shortly after a dealer repair. A smaller number of owners report software behavior changes following over-the-air updates, including changes to speed-control inputs. A couple of reports mention rear tire wear patterns that owners associate with alignment or suspension issues.
38
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2024 Tesla Model S has 6 recalls, the most serious being a hood latch that can fail to detect an unlatched hood, allowing it to fly open while driving and blocking the driver's view.
Three recalls involve the airbag and steering system. The driver's airbag cushion can tear during deployment, leaving the driver without adequate protection in a crash. On vehicles where the steering yoke or wheel was replaced, an incompatible airbag may have been installed that deploys incorrectly in a crash. There is also the possibility that an airbag with the wrong horn pad was installed, which can prevent the horn from sounding at all. On the visibility side, a short in the rearview camera circuit board can cause the backup camera image to go blank, reducing what the driver can see when reversing. Rounding out the list, the seatbelt warning light and chime may not activate when the driver is unbuckled, removing a reminder that could prompt the driver to buckle up before a crash occurs.
At a glance
What can fail
An air bag with an incorrect horn pad may have been installed, which prevents the horn from working properly.
What the fix does
Tesla service will inspect the air bag and install the correct one with the proper horn pad at no cost.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A computer circuit board in the rearview camera system may short circuit, causing the rearview camera image to disappear from the display.
What the fix does
Tesla will release a software update and replace affected circuit boards at no cost. An owner notification letter was mailed March 7, 2025.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's air bag may tear when it deploys during a crash, reducing its ability to protect the driver.
What the fix does
Tesla service will replace the driver's air bag assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The hood latch assembly may fail to sense when the hood is unlatched after being opened, potentially allowing the hood to open while driving.
What the fix does
Tesla released a free over-the-air software update to fix the latch detection system.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The seat belt warning light and chime may not activate when the driver is unbelted, failing to alert the driver to fasten their seat belt.
What the fix does
Tesla will send a software update over the air to fix the warning system so it activates properly for unbelted drivers.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
An incorrect driver air bag may have been installed during steering wheel or yoke replacement, potentially making the air bag incompatible with the vehicle.
What the fix does
Tesla Service will inspect and replace the driver air bag if needed at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
