2016 TESLA MODEL S Safety Overview
The 2016 TESLA MODEL S has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 6 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Seat belts:front:warning light/devices
- Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
- Electrical system:adas:autonomous/self driving:software
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as a seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Consumer Complaints
To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.
Why It Matters
Staying informed about these safety records is critical for TESLA MODEL S owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.
Latest Vehicle Recalls
Tesla, Inc.
A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
NHTSA Recall 24V376000: A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Tesla, Inc.
Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
A safety recall has been issued concerning electrical system: instrument cluster/panel. Tesla, Inc. If ignored, warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.. To fix this, tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
Tesla, Inc.
In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 23V838000: In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Tesla, Inc.
FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 23V085000: FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Tesla, Inc.
Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 22V037000: Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Tesla, Inc.
The eMMC controller wear-out condition can cause the loss of the rearview camera display, defrost/defog control settings, and exterior turn signal lighting, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 21V035000: The eMMC controller wear-out condition can cause the loss of the rearview... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.