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Tesla Model S by model year

We have EPA fuel economy for 12 model years of the Tesla Model S (2015–2026). The 2026 model is rated 93–124 MPGe combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 34 different recall campaigns.

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026

Compare Tesla Model S years

Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.

Tesla Model S by model year
Model yearVersionsEPA combinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 Model S393–124 MPGe07—
2025 Model S393–124 MPGe26—
2024 Model S396–122 MPGe638—
2023 Model S1120 MPGe13115—
2022 Model S3101–120 MPGe20139—
2021 Model S496–120 MPGe23179—
2020 Model S597–117 MPGe1180—
2019 Model S797–111 MPGe1044—
2018 Model S498–103 MPGe11170—
2017 Model S895–104 MPGe9429—
2016 Model S1389–104 MPGe106495/5
2015 Model S889–101 MPGe96685/5

Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.

Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.

What the numbers mean

EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.

Latest Tesla Model S recalls

The most recent recall campaigns covering any Tesla Model S year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.

  • 26V283000 — Back over prevention: Software, reported May 4, 2026; model years 2021, 2022, 2023
  • 25V172000 — Air bags, reported Mar 19, 2025; model years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
  • 25V002000 — Back over prevention: Software, reported Jan 6, 2025; model years 2024, 2025
  • 24V967000 — Air bags: Frontal: Driver side: Cushion, reported Dec 23, 2024; model years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
  • 24V554000 — Electrical system: Software, reported Jul 24, 2024; model years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
  • 24V376000 — Seat belts: Front: Warning light/devices, reported May 28, 2024; model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
  • 24V153000 — Electrical system: Software, reported Feb 27, 2024; model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
  • 24V051000 — Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel, reported Jan 30, 2024; model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
  • 24V035000 — Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera, reported Jan 22, 2024; model years 2023
  • 23V862000 — Electrical system: Software, reported Dec 19, 2023; model years 2022, 2023

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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Sources

  • FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
  • NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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