2014 Tesla Model S Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 365 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 Tesla Model S overview page.
What owners report
“TESLA MODEL S ONBOARD MEMORY HAS FAILED LEADING TO NO USE OF MAIN INTERIOR SCREEN. OUT INDICATOR LIGHTS AND HIGH BEAMS DO NOT WORK MAKING…”NHTSA complaint 11329817 — filed 06/20/2020
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TESLA MODEL S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER TO HAVE THE PASSENGER FRONTAL…”NHTSA complaint 11323770 — filed 05/07/2020
“RE: NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: DP19005 - INVESTIGATION SUBJECT : BATTERY MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE UPDATES - VEHICLE HAD SUDDEN LOSS OF BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING VELOCITY AFTER…”NHTSA complaint 11316609 — filed 03/06/2020
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2014 Tesla Model S have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the most-reported problem area on the 2014 Tesla Model S: 130 of 365 complaints on file (35.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2014 Tesla Model S have in total?
365 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 52 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, 19 reported injuries, and 13 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
