2020 TESLA MODEL S Safety Overview
The 2020 TESLA MODEL S has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 9 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Seat belts:front:warning light/devices
- Forward collision avoidance: warnings:external/pedestrian alert
- Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
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.
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are muted, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 24V153000: Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are... 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.
A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 22V818000: A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Tesla, Inc.
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 22V235000: Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Tesla, Inc.
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 22V063000: Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are... 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.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.