2014 Tesla Model S: recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2014 Tesla Model S. The newest campaign is 24V376000. NHTSA received the report on 28 May 2024. The NHTSA record gives the component Seat Belts / Front / Warning Light/Devices. NHTSA has 85 complaints on file for this model year. 13 NHTSA investigations name this model year.
The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.
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Remedy of the newest campaign, 24V376000, in the NHTSA record
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.
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Recall campaigns
8 campaigns, newest first. 4,715,491 units in total.
- 24V376000Seat Belts / Front / Warning Light/Devices
- 24V051000Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
- 23V838000Electrical System / Adas / Driver Monitoring / Software
- 21V035000Visibility / Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System
- 19V002000Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator Module
- 18V204000Steering / Electric Power Assist System
- 17V260000Parking Brake
- 15V780000Seat Belts / Front
24V376000Received . 125,233 units.
Seat Belts / Front / Warning Light/Devices
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Tesla, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SB-24-00-008. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
24V051000Received . 2,193,869 units.
Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.
Report filed by Tesla, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SB-24-00-003. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
23V838000Received . 2,031,220 units.
Electrical System / Adas / Driver Monitoring / Software
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy. In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-008.
Report filed by Tesla, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SB-23-00-008. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
21V035000Received . 134,951 units.
Visibility / Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Tesla Model S and 2016-2018 Model X vehicles with a center display equipped with a NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and an 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device. When the 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device for the center display reaches lifetime wear, the eMMC controller will no longer be able to maintain the integrity of the filesystem, causing a failure in some of the center display functions.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The eMMC controller wear-out condition can cause the loss of the rearview camera display, defrost/defog control settings, and exterior turn signal lighting, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Owners should ensure their vehicles are operating firmware release 2020.48.48.12 or newer, which will alert owners if the eMMC is approaching lifetime wear. Tesla will notify owners, and will replace the VCM daughterboard with one containing an enhanced eMMC controller, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-21-001.
Report filed by Tesla, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SB-21-21-001. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
19V002000Received . 68,673 units.
Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator Module
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2014-2016 Model S vehicles equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will replace the passenger frontal air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2019. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-19-20-001.
Report filed by Tesla, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SB-19-20-001. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
18V204000Received . 70,421 units.
Steering / Electric Power Assist System
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Tesla Model S vehicles equipped with Bosch steering racks. The aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture causing a reduction or complete loss of power steering assist.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and add a corrosion-preventative sealer, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-18-32-002.
Report filed by Tesla, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SB-18-32-002. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
17V260000Received . 31,709 units.
Parking Brake
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electric parking brake calipers have an internal gear that may be improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the gear fracturing during parking brake application or release.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the gear breaks during parking brake release, the vehicle will not be able to be moved. If the gear breaks during parking brake application, the parking brake may not adequately hold the vehicle, potentially resulting in the vehicle rolling, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Tesla will notify owners, and service centers will replace both the left and right electric parking brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2018. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-17-33-002.
Report filed by Tesla Motors, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SB-17-33-002. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
15V780000Received . 59,415 units.
Seat Belts / Front
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Model S vehicles manufactured May 31, 2012, to November 12, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with driver or front passenger seat belts that may be improperly connected to the outboard lap pretensioner.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the seat belt is not correctly attached to the pretensioner, it may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Tesla will notify owners, and service centers will inspect the driver and front passenger seat belts, correcting their connection, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2015. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-15-20-002.
Report filed by Tesla Motors, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SB-15-20-002. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.
Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.
Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.
Complaints by component
85 complaints, 108 component mentions.
A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.
- 2014 Tesla Model S
- All 2014 vehicles
| Component | 2014 Model S | All 2014 vehicles | Model S, all years | Mentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 398.1 | 23.6 | 350.6 | 43 |
| Steering | 101.9 | 66.9 | 125.3 | 11 |
| Unknown or Other | 83.3 | 79.5 | 104.6 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 74.1 | 42 | 111.5 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 64.8 | 120.8 | 67.8 | 7 |
| Structure | 55.6 | 39.7 | 37.9 | 6 |
| Air Bags | 46.3 | 84.8 | 27.6 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 37 | 56.8 | 62.1 | 4 |
| Power Train | 37 | 130.9 | 16.1 | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 37 | 40.1 | 25.3 | 4 |
The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 15.
- Complaints that report a crash
- 34
- Complaints that report a fire
- 4
- Injuries in the complaints
- 10
- Deaths in the complaints
- 5
- Date of the newest complaint
- 9 May 2019
These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.
Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.
Investigations
| Number | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Campaign |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RQ24009 | Recall query | Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness | Electrical System / Adas / Driver Monitoring / Software | 25 Apr 2024 | Open | |
| DP23002 | Defect petition | Sudden Unintended Acceleration | Vehicle Speed Control | 29 Jun 2023 | Open | |
| DP23001 | Defect petition | Defect Petition Interlock Request | Unknown or Other | 7 Apr 2023 | 18 Mar 2026 | |
| DP22005 | Defect petition | Pedestrian alert sounds | Electrical System / Propulsion System | 27 Jan 2023 | 7 Aug 2023 | 22V063000 |
| EA22002 | Engineering analysis | Autopilot System Driver Controls | Electrical System | 8 Jun 2022 | 25 Apr 2024 | 23V085 |
| EA21002 | Engineering analysis | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture | Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Inflator Module | 17 Sep 2021 | Open | |
| PE21020 | Preliminary evaluation | Autopilot & First Responder Scenes | Electrical System / Adas | 13 Aug 2021 | 8 Jun 2022 | |
| PE20020 | Preliminary evaluation | Fore Link Failure | Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Arm | 22 Nov 2020 | 12 Aug 2024 | |
| EA20003 | Engineering analysis | Loss of rearview camera | Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera | 12 Nov 2020 | 2 May 2024 | 21V035 |
| PE20010 | Preliminary evaluation | Loss of rearview camera | Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera | 22 Jun 2020 | 22 Nov 2020 | |
| DP20001 | Defect petition | Sudden Unintended Acceleration | Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables | 13 Jan 2020 | 8 Jan 2021 | |
| DP19005 | Defect petition | Battery Management Software Updates | Electrical System / Propulsion System / Traction Battery / Management System/Energy Control Module (Bms/Becm) / Software | 1 Oct 2019 | 28 Sep 2021 | |
| PE16007 | Preliminary evaluation | Automatic vehicle control systems | Forward Collision Avoidance / Adaptive Cruise Control | 28 Jun 2016 | 19 Jan 2017 |
Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.
Other model years
The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.
A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.
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Official channels
- NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
- NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
- NHTSA page of the 2014 Tesla Model SThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.
Cite this page
Recall Register. 2014 Tesla Model S: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/tesla/model-s/2014/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Recall file through
- 29 Sep 2026
- Complaint file through
- 15 May 2019
- First complaint in the file
- 1 Jan 1995
- Manufacturer in the recall file
- Tesla, Inc.
The NHTSA record is the authority. A complaint count is the number of different complaint numbers for the make, the model and the model year. How the register is made. Report an error.
Questions
- How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2014 Tesla Model S?
- 4,715,491 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
- How many recall campaigns does the Tesla Model S have for all model years?
- NHTSA lists 37 recall campaigns for the Tesla Model S, model years 2012 to 2025. 8 of them name the 2014 model year.
- Which component do the complaints about the 2014 Tesla Model S name most often?
- Suspension: 43 of 108 component mentions, or 398.1 per 1,000. For all 2014 vehicles the figure is 23.6 per 1,000.
- Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2014 Tesla Model S open?
- 3 investigations have no closing date in the NHTSA file, of 13 that name this model year.