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2018 Tesla Model S

NHTSA has received 292 complaints about the 2018 Tesla Model S, and 24% of them involve forward collision avoidance. After that come electrical system (12%) and cruise control (10%).

At a glance

Complaints
292 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Forward collision avoidance 24% of complaints
Recalls
11
Fuel economy
98 to 103 MPGe combined

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

NHTSA has received 292 complaints about the 2018 Tesla Model S, and 24% of them involve forward collision avoidance. After that come electrical system (12%) and cruise control (10%).

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2018 Tesla Model S

Recalls

The 2018 Tesla Model S is affected by 11 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 11 recall campaigns for the 2018 Tesla Model S

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 4 versions of the 2018 Tesla Model S. Combined fuel economy ranges from 98 to 103 MPGe; the most efficient version is rated 102 city / 105 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Other model years of the Model S