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Check by VIN to confirm the exact model and see every recall for it.
Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2026 Tesla Model S.
Owner complaints (7)
Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Tesla Model S (1 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries reported). Among 15 model years of this model, it ranks #14 for the most complaints (median 139).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 2 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | |
| Service brakes | 1 | |
| Lane departure | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Tesla Model S.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 TESLA MODEL S 5 HB BEV AWD | – | – | – | 5★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2026 Tesla Model S version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model S Automatic (A1) | 132 | 116 | 124 | $600 |
| Model S Plaid Automatic (A1) | 114 | 105 | 110 | $700 |
| Model S Plaid (21in wheels) Automatic (A1) | 97 | 89 | 93 | $800 |
Recalls, complaints, crash ratings and fuel economy as a JSON API. Decode up to 50 VINs per call and get a daily feed of new recalls.
Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.