2026 Tesla Model S Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2026 Tesla Model S recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2026 Tesla Model S.

Most common 2026 Tesla Model S problems

Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Unknown Or Other	2
Forward Collision Avoidance	2
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Service Brakes	1
Lane Departure	1
Suspension	1
Wheels	1
Visibility/Wiper	1
Power Train	1

What owners report

2026-10-29, Power Train
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2026-10-12, Unknown Or Other
I purchase my Tesla Model S in February 2026. Shortly after the purchase, My Tesla car drove through red light twice with its Full Self Drive (FSD) engaged. Recently my car crashed into a planter wall with its FSD system engaged while I was trying to take over. The car immediately caught fire following the collision. There are significant concerns that I would like to raise here: 1. After the crash, fire started immediately followed by two explosions, the exterior door handles did not deploy, creating a potential emergency rescue hazard. If I had not been able to use the manual release, I could have lost my life in the fire/explosions. I am a physician. After this accident, I tried to educat

2026-10-05, Visibility/Wiper
COMPONENT: The rear window glass has optical distortion in the zone viewed through the interior rearview mirror. Vehicles behind me visibly warp and change apparent size as they move across the affected area of the glass. The vehicle and component are available for inspection upon request. SAFETY RISK: The distortion impairs my ability to accurately judge the position, size, distance, and closing speed of following vehicles. A smaller vehicle, such as a motorcycle, could be misjudged or lost in the distorted zone during a lane change, creating a collision risk. The condition is present at all times while driving. REPRODUCED/CONFIRMED: Yes. Tesla Service (365 Caldwell Dr, Springfield, MA) c

2026-10-02, Suspension
Subject: Safety Concern—Model S Plaid Rear Tire Wear I am submitting a formal complaint regarding severe premature wear on the inside edges of both rear tires on my Model S Plaid\. I have owned the vehicle since XXX, and it has only 11,980 miles\. Both tires appear to have exposed cords along the inside edges, while tread remains elsewhere\. I have attached a photo\. Approximately 99% of my driving is with FSD engaged\. This uneven wear raises serious safety concerns and may indicate an alignment or suspension issue\. I was advised not to use Low suspension mode or “Mad Max” mode\. Please clarify which settings this refers to, explain the technical basis, and identify where this res

2026-09-29, Vehicle Speed Control
Speed profiles don't adhere to actual speed limits. Speed can be higher or lower than posted. I can be driving in a 55mph speed zone and it will drop to 35 then accelerate to 65. On roads that have no speed limit posted car tends to want to go 55 rather than a more sensible speed of under 30, especially at night on a dirt road with wildlife about. Car will also see access road speed signs and slow down in the middle of traffic. To me i don't feel safe and have to disengage the system which adds stress to the drive. Being able to set my own speed is the solution, not having the car set it.

2026 Tesla Model S questions

Does the 2026 Tesla Model S have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2026 Tesla Model S at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Tesla Model S?

Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (2), Forward Collision Avoidance (2), Vehicle Speed Control (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2026 Tesla Model S has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.