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2025 Tesla Model SProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2025 Tesla Model S, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-967 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexToo new to rateHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 75%Owner complaints60 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 17, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2025 Tesla Model S has problems

6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train20
Suspension20
Steering10
Visibility/wiper10
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2025 Tesla Model S recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

100%repaired · 2026 Q2

Back over prevention: software

Recall 25V-002 · Jan 6, 2025 · 239,382 vehicles · 238,574 repaired

Risk. A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

75%repaired · 2026 Q2

Driver side: cushion

Recall 24V-967 · Dec 23, 2024 · 487 vehicles · 365 repaired

Risk. A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Tesla.

Best & worst years

2025 vs. every other Model S year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Model S median. How we score

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  • Caution
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4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2025 Tesla Model S, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting RequirementsAQ25002 · still open
    Open
  2. FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility ConditionsEA26002 · still open
    Open
  3. Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.PE24033 · closed Apr 3, 2026
    No recall
  4. Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engagedPE25012 · still open
    Open
In owners' words

What Model S owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11718423 · Feb 17, 2026
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…
Complaint 11718413 · Feb 17, 2026

Own a 2025 Model S?

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