Tesla Model S (2012–today) · Tesla campaigns
Recalls and campaigns for the Tesla Model S
We have documented 3 recalls for the Tesla Model S. The most recent (March 2018): corrosion of the power steering motor bolts (Model S cars built before April 2016).[1]
Recall (3)
RecallTesla · March 2018
Corrosion of the power steering motor bolts (Model S cars built before April 2016)
Around 123,000 Model S cars built before April 2016, worldwide according to Wikipedia; bolts replaced at an official service centre.[1]
See the fault: Corrosion of the power steering motor bolts on the Model S
RecallTesla · April 2017
Parking brake failure on 2016 Model S and X
53,000 of the 76,000 Model S and X cars sold worldwide in 2016; repair of about 45 minutes.[1]
See the fault: Model S parking brake failure (2017 campaign)
RecallTesla (según fiches-auto.fr)
Defective Nvidia Tegra 3 chip in the MCU (cars built before 2018)
According to the fiches-auto.fr entry, a campaign over the risk of the Nvidia Tegra 3 chip failing in cars built before 2018. We have not seen the original announcement or its scope in Europe.[2]
See the fault: Central touchscreen (MCU unit) failure on the Model S
Frequently asked questions
What recalls does the Tesla Model S have?
We have documented 3 recalls for the Tesla Model S. The most recent (March 2018): corrosion of the power steering motor bolts (Model S cars built before April 2016). In order: corrosion of the power steering motor bolts (Model S cars built before April 2016) (March 2018), parking brake failure on 2016 Model S and X (April 2017) and defective Nvidia Tegra 3 chip in the MCU (cars built before 2018).
How do I know if my Tesla Model S is affected?
Each campaign affects only a specific build period or certain VINs. The manufacturer usually writes to owners, but if you bought the car second-hand or have moved, the letter may not reach you: ask at any official service centre of the brand with the vehicle identification number (VIN), which appears on the registration document and in the technical data sheet. Recalls are free of charge.
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Sources
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- Tesla Model SWikipedia (en) · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026
- Model S 2012-2021: pannes et fiabilité (21 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French