How many fuel system complaints does the 2013 Tesla Model S have?

NHTSA lists 24 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Tesla Model S, which is about 5% of the 459 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Tesla Model S fuel system?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2013 Model S.

At what mileage do these fuel system problems tend to occur?

The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2013 Model S is 93,000 miles.

Have these fuel system complaints led to fires or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 8 injuries associated with Fuel System complaints on the 2013 Model S.

How does the 2013 Model S compare to other years for this problem?

The 2013 Model S had 24 Fuel System complaints (5% share), similar to 2014's 24 complaints (7% share) and higher than later years like 2017, which had 8 complaints (2% share).

2013 Tesla Model S Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 24 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Tesla Model S, about 5% of the 459 total complaints that year. These complaints involve 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 8 injuries, with a median mileage at failure of 93,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Fuel System complaints: 24; 5% of 459
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 8
Median mileage: 93,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Owners describe sudden, unexpected loss of power where the traction battery, drive unit, or related components fail, causing the car to coast to a stop in traffic with little or no warning.
Some owners report the battery pack overheating or catching fire, in one case linked to a crash where the vehicle burned out completely with the battery pack area involved.
Multiple owners report software updates reducing charging speed and usable battery capacity, with one owner noting charging only reaching about 65% of what was previously considered a full charge.
Owners describe range reductions tied to firmware or software updates, with one report citing a drop from 249 miles to 213 miles of range after an update related to a part replacement.
Some complaints reference an NHTSA investigation (action number DP19005) into battery management software updates that reduced maximum voltage and range.

When 2013 Tesla Model S fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 25, 2014, latest Jun 3, 2026.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2014 to Jun 2026; peak Oct 2019 (5).

Fuel System recalls for the 2013 Tesla Model S

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Model S model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20122 (3%)
201324 (5%)
201424 (7%)
201532 (5%)
201615 (2%)
20178 (2%)
20182 (1%)
20191 (2%)
20201 (1%)
20210 (0%)
20220 (0%)
20232 (2%)
20240 (0%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2013 Tesla Model S have?: NHTSA lists 24 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Tesla Model S, which is about 5% of the 459 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Tesla Model S fuel system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2013 Model S.
At what mileage do these fuel system problems tend to occur?: The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2013 Model S is 93,000 miles.
Have these fuel system complaints led to fires or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 8 injuries associated with Fuel System complaints on the 2013 Model S.
How does the 2013 Model S compare to other years for this problem?: The 2013 Model S had 24 Fuel System complaints (5% share), similar to 2014's 24 complaints (7% share) and higher than later years like 2017, which had 8 complaints (2% share).