2025 Tesla Model S: recalls and problems
No recalls and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.
Recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2025 Tesla Model S. Individual cars can still have open manufacturer campaigns, so check your VIN.
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What owners report
The power train of my 2025 tesla model s failed. as a result, the car had several systems alert on my console that they were "unavailable" or "degraded", and in addition to the alerts i experienced their loss or degradation in real time. this included braking, steering, stability control, and traction control. normally you don't have to hold the brake pedal down at a stop light on this electric vehicle, but when t
The power train of my 2025 model s failed similar to failure of 7-6-25 which i previously reported to nhtsa (complaint #11718413) and tesla. upon getting into my car on 2-7-26 and putting it in reverse, several alert messages displayed including "stability control disabled, traction control disabled, and emergency braking unavailable". i drove 1/4 mile to a safe area to call tesla roadside assist, since my steering
The turning signal button on the steering wheel doesn't respond intermittently. it's a safety hazard to not engage a turning signal when making a turn.
I experienced excessive rear tire wear on both rear tires inner side the tire ended up blowing out on the rear passenger tire
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Model S. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.