Model year 2026 · Large Cars
2026 Tesla Model S: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2026 Tesla Model S at 93–124 MPGe combined with 309–410 miles of EPA-rated range across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
0
EPA combined MPGe
93–124
NHTSA overall rating
—
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Tesla dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2026 Tesla Model S recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2026 Tesla Model S, newest first.
No recalls are listed for the 2026 Tesla Model S in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 28, 2026.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2026 Tesla Model S fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City/Hwy/Comb | Electric range | Fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model S | Electric (243 and 248 kW ACPM 3-Phase) | Single-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 132/116/124 MPGe | 410 mi 27.1 kWh/100 mi | $600 | 0 |
| Model S Plaid | Electric (250 kW ACPM 3-Phase) | Single-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 114/105/110 MPGe | 368 mi 30.6 kWh/100 mi | $700 | 0 |
| Model S Plaid (21in wheels) | Electric (250 kW ACPM 3-Phase) | Single-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 97/89/93 MPGe | 309 mi 36.2 kWh/100 mi | $800 | 0 |
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2026 Tesla Model S crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Tested vehicle | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk | Forward collision warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 TESLA MODEL S 5 HB BEV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 5 stars | 5.7% | No |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2026 Tesla Model S owner complaints
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Tesla Model S, most recently on Oct 12, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
| Component named in complaints | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control | 2 |
| Unknown or other | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 |
| Lane departure: Assist | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.
Other Tesla Model S model years
| Year | Combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Model S | 93–124 MPGe | 2 | 6 | — |
| 2024 Model S | 96–122 MPGe | 6 | 38 | — |
| 2023 Model S | 120 MPGe | 13 | 115 | — |
| 2022 Model S | 101–120 MPGe | 20 | 139 | — |
| 2021 Model S | 96–120 MPGe | 23 | 179 | — |
| 2020 Model S | 97–117 MPGe | 11 | 80 | — |
| 2019 Model S | 97–111 MPGe | 10 | 44 | — |
| 2018 Model S | 98–103 MPGe | 11 | 170 | — |
| 2017 Model S | 95–104 MPGe | 9 | 430 | — |
| 2016 Model S | 89–104 MPGe | 10 | 650 | 5/5 |
| 2015 Model S | 89–101 MPGe | 9 | 669 | 5/5 |
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Other 2026 Tesla models
Sources
- Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
- Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
- Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
- Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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