2014 Tesla Model S Suspension Problems

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

89Suspension complaints

24.4%Of all 365 complaints

#2Most-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 SYSTEM130 · 35.6%

SUSPENSION89 · 24.4%

Unspecified / other82 · 22.5%

POWER TRAIN27 · 7.4%

STEERING27 · 7.4%

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

“REAR SUBFRAME FAILED AT 78K MILES. TESLA RESPONSE WAS I DID HARSH ACCELERATION AND STREET POTHOLES WERE THE ISSUES. I WAS DRIVING 20 MPH WHEN…”NHTSA complaint 11296615 — filed 01/02/2020

“HERE IS A MODEL S IN THE SALVAGE YARD. SOMEBODY RAN INTO THE BACK OF IT. MOST LIKELY BECAUSE THE FRONT WHEEL AND SUSPENSION FELL…”NHTSA complaint 11290797 — filed 12/23/2019

“PLEASE NOTE THAT I HAVE USED THE VIN OF ANOTHER WRECKED TESLA TO MAKE THIS COMPLAINT SINCE I DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE CORRECT…”NHTSA complaint 11286958 — filed 12/04/2019

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Suspension complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Tesla Model S have suspension problems?

Suspension is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2014 Tesla Model S: 89 of 365 complaints on file (24.4%). 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 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.