How many Fuel System complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Tesla Model S?

NHTSA lists 24 Fuel System complaints for the 2014 Model S, which is 7% of the 365 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Tesla Model S fuel system?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this problem area on the 2014 Model S.

At what mileage do these fuel system problems tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 61,000 miles.

Did these fuel system complaints involve fires or crashes?

Yes. Among the 24 complaints, NHTSA records show 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury.

How does 2014 compare to other Model S years for this issue?

The 2014 Model S has the highest share of Fuel System complaints among the years listed, at 7% of total complaints, compared to 5% for 2013 and 2015 and lower percentages in later years.

2014 Tesla Model S Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 24 Fuel System complaints for the 2014 Tesla Model S, 7% of that year's 365 total complaints. These reports include 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury, with a median failure mileage of 61,000. There is no related recall listed for this issue.

Fuel System complaints: 24; 7% of 365
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 61,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Owners report battery pack fires after crashes, describing thin metal cell casings that allow heat to spread between cells.
Owners describe non-crash fires occurring while the vehicle was parked or sitting idle.
Several owners report sudden loss of power or a failure message that shut the car down completely while driving, later attributed by Tesla to a software bug.
Owners report unexpected range loss of roughly 25 miles or more after over-the-air software updates, sometimes described as a battery capacity cap from 73kWh to 62kWh.
Owners describe reduced supercharging or charging speed after software updates, with charging rates dropping noticeably compared to before the update.
One complaint describes a fatal crash the owner attributed to a suspension failure rather than the fuel system itself.

When 2014 Tesla Model S fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 27, 2015, latest Nov 22, 2025.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2015 to Nov 2025; peak Oct 2019 (6).

Fuel System recalls for the 2014 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 NHTSA have for the 2014 Tesla Model S?: NHTSA lists 24 Fuel System complaints for the 2014 Model S, which is 7% of the 365 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Tesla Model S fuel system?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this problem area on the 2014 Model S.
At what mileage do these fuel system problems tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 61,000 miles.
Did these fuel system complaints involve fires or crashes?: Yes. Among the 24 complaints, NHTSA records show 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury.
How does 2014 compare to other Model S years for this issue?: The 2014 Model S has the highest share of Fuel System complaints among the years listed, at 7% of total complaints, compared to 5% for 2013 and 2015 and lower percentages in later years.