2013 Tesla Model S Suspension Problems

NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION · data through 07/14/2026

91Suspension complaints

19.8%Of all 459 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How suspension ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM190 · 41.4%

Unspecified / other122 · 26.6%

SUSPENSION91 · 19.8%

POWER TRAIN33 · 7.2%

STEERING29 · 6.3%

Share of the 459 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Tesla Model S overview page.

What owners report

“THREE DAYS AGO I PARKED MY VEHICLE TO P/U A DOG FROM THE VET THUS PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE WITH THE TIRES CLOSE TO…”NHTSA complaint 11176146 — filed 02/11/2019

“I WAS BACKING THE CAR OUT OF MY GARAGE WHEN I HEARD A STRANGE SCRAPING SOUND. WHEN I LOOKED TO SEE WHAT WAS UP I…”NHTSA complaint 11160817 — filed 12/11/2018

“HERE IS YET ANOTHER TESLA IN THE JUNKYARD: HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/28761918/PHOTOS THE BACK WHEEL IS WHOMPY. HOW MANY MORE EXAMPLES DO YOU NEED BEFORE YOU AGREE WITH…”NHTSA complaint 11082320 — filed 03/31/2018

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Suspension complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Tesla Model S have suspension problems?

Suspension is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2013 Tesla Model S: 91 of 459 complaints on file (19.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2013 Tesla Model S have in total?

459 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 41 involved a crash, 19 involved a fire, 24 reported injuries, and 5 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's suspension category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.