2025 Tesla Model S Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2025 Tesla Model S. Part of Generation 2 (Plaid refresh) — 2021–present.

20242026
Complaints
7
per 10K Sold
7.6
US Sales
9,199
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
2

Worst 2025 Tesla Model S Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

#22 complaints

Suspension Failures

#31 complaints

Steering Defects

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Tesla Model S.

Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2025 Tesla Model S. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2025 Tesla Model S

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~239,869 vehicles.

25V002000Back Over Prevention:software · Electrical System
~239,382 affected

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

24V967000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:cushion
~487 affected

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Model S and Model X vehicles. The driver's air bag could tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 212, "Windshield Mounting."

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2025 Tesla Model S — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2025 Tesla Model S reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2025 Tesla Model S has 7 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2025 Tesla Model S?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (2 complaints); Suspension Failures (2 complaints); Steering Defects (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2025 Tesla Model S have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 239,869 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2025 Tesla Model S?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Tesla Model S reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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