| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2012 Tesla Model S repairs by problem area
Engine (19%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (19%)
Other (8%)
Chart based on 37 repairs.
2012 Tesla Model S repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (72%)
Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Tesla Model S
Engine not specified
| Tesla Model S in Alabama, United States Mar 2014 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Apr 201412700 mi | They had to replace the battery. | ||
| Jul 201414300 mi | Multiple problems with the charging and other mechanical issues. | ||
2012 Tesla Model S 4dr Hatch
416-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD
| Tesla Model S in Indiana, United States Feb 2015 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Jan 2016US $200 | Door handles malfunction, replaced | ||
| Apr 201657700 mi | Sway bar | ||
| Jan 201756500 miUS $200 | Ground fault | ||
| Jun 201770000 miUS $200 | Window regulator | ||
| Sep 201771000 mi | Drive motor died | ||
| Tesla Model S in Ontario, Canada Dec 2015 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Nov 201765720 mi | Replaced rear, driver's side strut (under warranty) | ||
| Apr 201868820 mi | Replaced rear, passenger side strut (under warranty) Replaced air bag | ||
| Nov 201984940 miC $200 | Replaced video display screen under warranty to correct cosmetic defect | ||
| Tesla Model S in California, United States Dec 2013 - Jan 2019 | |||
| Jan 20133415 mi | replaced door handle | ||
| Jan 201418200 mi | cracked windshield | ||
| Mar 201420796 mi | HV contactor failure | ||
| May 201424059 mi | new design funk latch | ||
| Nov 201430683 mi | clicking shims fixed 12v power switch went bad | ||
| Sep 201541000 mi | charge light Led replaced | ||
| Jun 201765000 miUS $1300 | DU replaced And axle splines lubed sunroof. still making intermittent noise when closing, works fine otherwise. | ||
| Jul 201880000 miUS $190 | taillight plastic cracking from sun exposure replaced right taillight | ||
| Jan 201983000 mi | Rear upper links replaced | ||
| Tesla Model S in North Carolina, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2021 | |||
| Jan 202177000 miUS $220 | Replace 12V battery | ||
| Tesla Model S in Virginia, United States Oct 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Nov 201423000 mi | The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) continually reported an error message beginning in August, calling for service visit. | ||
| Apr 201528300 mi | windshield developed a crack on the edge on the passenger side in the middle. Tesla agreed this was a warranty issue. Tire Pressure Monitoring system intermittently reported an error and to call for service. Tesla service bulletin to remove the main battery pack and send to factory for refit of contactors. Installed a loaner replacement battery. They said 3 months or so for rework and would need car back to reinstall the original repaired unit. | ||
| Tesla Model S in California, United States May 2014 - Jun 2019 | |||
| Jun 201534000 mi | Drivetrain stopped working. | ||
| Tesla Model S in Virginia, United States Oct 2014 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Nov 201436000 mi | Sun visor hinge was replaced. Wind deflector arm was replaced. Steering wheel volume control switch replaced. | ||
| Tesla Model S in California, United States Jan 2014 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Feb 201431000 mi | Battery was not operating properly | ||
| Apr 201560000 mi | Bracket for battery cover fell off because it was not properly installed. | ||
2012 Tesla Model S 4dr Hatch
362-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD
| Tesla Model S in California, United States Dec 2012 - Dec 2020 | |||
| Sep 201320000 mi | Wind noise front right door. | ||
| Jun 201449000 mi | The original battery Rev-A had the High Voltage Contactor fail. The battery was swapped with a Refurbished Rev - A. Tesla service was fantastic. Tesla trailered a Model S loaner car to my home (80 miles from service center) and returned my car as well. | ||
| Jul 201450800 mi | The replacement battery started exhibiting strange behavior after about 4 weeks (reduced range and charging failures). Tesla determined one of the cell groups was significantly unbalanced. Tesla swapped the battery with a much newer Rev - D battery. The Drive train (motor/inverter/gearbox) was swapped for a new unit at the request of TESLA engineering due to gearbox noises. My understanding is TESLA swaps the full unit so engineering can analyze the failure or early units to determine the root cause. | ||
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