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2019 Tesla Model S: recalls and problems

No recalls and 32 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is suspension.

0recalls
32complaints
4crashes reported
0fires reported
1injuries reported

Recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2019 Tesla Model S. Individual cars can still have open manufacturer campaigns, so check your VIN.

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Most common problems

  • Suspension8 · 25%
  • Service Brakes5 · 16%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance5 · 16%
  • Electrical System4 · 13%
  • Unknown Or Other4 · 13%
  • Steering4 · 13%
  • Power Train3 · 9%
  • Structure2 · 6%
  • Air Bags2 · 6%
  • Visibility/Wiper2 · 6%

What owners report

Suspension

Experienced rattling while driving. brought car in and was told this is a known problem. obtained copy of the bulletin from tesla saying this was a “fix upon notification” rather than a recall. then was forced to pay for the repairs. upon investigation, this has been reported consistently since 2016. this seems fraudulent as it should cross the threshold of a recall. i would like tesla to cover the costs of my repair

Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance

Vehicle suddenly stopped on highway luckily there were no drivers behind me. the vehicle all of a sudden started beeping even though there was a clear path and no obstructions. then stopped. i was panicked and in awe at what was happening. i couldn’t get the vehicle to drive i was just stuck for 10-15 seconds. i was finally able to get the car moving again but the problem hasn’t happened since. any information as to

Electrical System,Structure,Unknown Or Other

On [xxx] at approximately 1230 pm my husband loaded my [xxx] child into the car. he shut the door then tried to open the driver site door. at that time the inside the car was 93 degrees. the car shut off. telsa customer support was contacted multiple times. my husband expressed the urgency multiple times that there was a child under [xxx] who was stuck. there was no urgency with telsa. we were told to contact

Suspension

The contact owns a 2019 tesla model s. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to complete a turn, the contact heard an abnormal sound emanating from the front end of the vehicle. no warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the front-end suspension and informed the contact that they observed normal wear and tear. the vehicl

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering MODEL S 60D, MODEL S 75D, MODEL S 90D, MODEL S P100D, MODEL S P90D. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.