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.
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.
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.