2013 Tesla Model S Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 98 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2013 Tesla Model S, 21% of all complaints that year, with 11 crashes, 6 fires, and 8 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure was 47,403.5. No related recall is listed in NHTSA data.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 98
- 21% of 459
- Crashes reported
- 11
- Fires reported
- 6
- Injuries reported
- 8
- Median mileage
- 47,404 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Owners describe the front upper ball joint separating from the steering knuckle without prior collision damage, sometimes followed by a fire.
- Owners report the rear wheel and suspension assembly tearing off the car, in some cases exiting through the rear bumper area.
- Owners describe the front wheel coming off while the car was in motion, with a groove worn into the tread and the tire partly peeled from the rim.
- Owners report the steering knuckle snapping, coinciding with worn-off tread on the affected tire.
- Owners describe suspension collapse events that occurred alongside a vehicle fire, with some reports questioning whether the fire or the suspension failure happened first.
When 2013 Tesla Model S suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 17, 2013, latest Jun 17, 2025.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2013 Tesla Model S
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Model S model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many suspension complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Tesla Model S?
- NHTSA lists 98 complaints in the Suspension, Wheels & Tires category for the 2013 Tesla Model S, which is 21% of all complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2013 Tesla Model S suspension problems?
- NHTSA data provided here lists no related recall for this component on the 2013 Tesla Model S.
- Did the 2013 Tesla Model S suspension issues cause crashes or fires?
- Owners reported 11 crashes, 6 fires, and 8 injuries tied to suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2013 Tesla Model S.
- At what mileage do 2013 Model S suspension problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component and year is 47,403.5 miles.
- How does 2013 compare to other Model S years for this problem area?
- The 2013 model year had 98 suspension complaints (21% share), while 2016 had the highest count among listed years at 215 complaints (33% share) and 2024 had the lowest at 2 complaints (5% share).