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2014 Tesla Model S Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 93 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2014 Tesla Model S, 25% of all complaints for the year. These complaints involve 29 crashes, 1 fire, and 6 injuries, with median mileage at failure of 24,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this component on this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
93
25% of 365
Crashes reported
29
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
6
Median mileage
24,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Rear suspension links or linkages reportedly snap or break off cleanly, sometimes separating the wheel from the car.
  • Front and rear suspension components are described as collapsing simultaneously on some vehicles with little to no visible bodywork damage.
  • Owners and reporters describe wheels tearing off or shredding, with tires peeled off the rim, in vehicles found at salvage yards after crashes.
  • Some complaints describe suspension failures at low mileage, including cars with as little as 1,000 to 2,000 miles noted at failure.
  • A pattern of steering loss on roadways is described, with drivers reporting sudden loss of control not explained by driving conditions.

When 2014 Tesla Model S suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 13, 2015, latest Aug 20, 2025.

2014 Tesla Model S suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per quarter132015 Q22016 Q22017 Q22018 Q22020 Q22021 Q22022 Q32023 Q4
93 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2015 Q2 to 2025 Q3; peak 2020 Q4 (13).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2014 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.

  1. 20129 (15%)
  2. 201398 (21%)
  3. 201493 (25%)
  4. 2015150 (22%)
  5. 2016215 (33%)
  6. 2017111 (26%)
  7. 201821 (13%)
  8. 201910 (23%)
  9. 202018 (23%)
  10. 202132 (18%)
  11. 202221 (15%)
  12. 20238 (7%)
  13. 20242 (5%)
  14. 20252 (33%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels & tires complaints does the 2014 Tesla Model S have?
NHTSA lists 93 complaints in this area for the 2014 Model S, which is 25% of all 365 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for suspension problems on the 2014 Tesla Model S?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires component on the 2014 Tesla Model S.
At what mileage do these suspension problems typically occur?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 24,000 miles.
Have these suspension complaints led to crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data tied to these 93 complaints includes 29 crashes, 1 fire, and 6 injuries.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.