How many 2014 Tesla Model S owners complained about transmission or powertrain problems?

NHTSA lists 27 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Model S, which is about 7% of the 365 total complaints filed for that model year.

At what mileage do these problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 49,000 miles.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Model S transmission or powertrain?

No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this component on the 2014 Model S.

Did these powertrain problems cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 injury linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Model S, with no fires reported.

Is the 2014 Model S worse than other years for powertrain complaints?

The 2014 Model S had 27 complaints at a 7% share, similar to the 2013 model's 8% share but higher than later years like 2017 at 2% and 2016 at 3%.

2014 Tesla Model S Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 27 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Tesla Model S, about 7% of all 365 complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure was 49,000 miles, with one crash and one injury reported. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 27; 7% of 365
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 49,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden and unexpected loss of power while driving, sometimes tied to a firmware update, forcing the car to pull over.
Drivers describe unexplained loss of control at highway speed on a mild turn, in one case resulting in a crash into freeway walls.
Owners describe a drive shaft bearing that whines during acceleration and requires replacement.
Some owners report the rear subframe breaking or failing after tens of thousands of miles of normal driving, producing knocking or thumping noises.
Several owners describe reduced range and slower supercharging after software updates, which some connect to underlying battery or powertrain issues.

When 2014 Tesla Model S transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 25, 2015, latest May 1, 2026.

27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2015 to May 2026; peak Feb 2015 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2014 Tesla Model S

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Model S model year

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

20125 (8%)
201335 (8%)
201427 (7%)
201529 (4%)
201617 (3%)
20179 (2%)
20185 (3%)
20193 (7%)
20206 (8%)
20212 (1%)
20223 (2%)
20233 (3%)
20240 (0%)
20252 (33%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2014 Tesla Model S owners complained about transmission or powertrain problems?: NHTSA lists 27 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Model S, which is about 7% of the 365 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do these problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 49,000 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Model S transmission or powertrain?: No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this component on the 2014 Model S.
Did these powertrain problems cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 injury linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Model S, with no fires reported.
Is the 2014 Model S worse than other years for powertrain complaints?: The 2014 Model S had 27 complaints at a 7% share, similar to the 2013 model's 8% share but higher than later years like 2017 at 2% and 2016 at 3%.