How many Fuel System complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Tesla Model S?

NHTSA lists 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2016 Model S, which is 2% of the 646 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Tesla Model S Fuel System?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Fuel System area on the 2016 Model S.

Do these Fuel System complaints involve fires or crashes?

Yes. Among the 15 Fuel System complaints, NHTSA data shows 7 crashes, 4 fires, and 6 injuries reported.

At what mileage do these fuel system problems tend to appear?

The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 5,900 miles.

How does 2016 compare to other Model S years for Fuel System complaints?

2016 had 15 complaints (2% share), lower than 2014's 24 complaints (7% share) and 2015's 32 complaints (5% share), and higher than later years like 2018's 2 complaints (1% share).

2016 Tesla Model S Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2016 Tesla Model S, 2% of the year's 646 total complaints. Among these reports, 7 crashes, 4 fires, and 6 injuries appear, with a median failure mileage of 5,900. No related recalls are listed for this area.

Fuel System complaints: 15; 2% of 646
Crashes reported: 7
Fires reported: 4
Injuries reported: 6
Median mileage: 5,900 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Owners describe fires linked to a burning fluid leaking from underneath the car that was described as very hard to extinguish.
Some reports describe sudden unintended acceleration where the car moved forward or backward without the driver pressing the accelerator.
Several complaints reference vehicle fires following crashes, sometimes citing suspension or undercarriage damage before the fire started.
One owner reported the car surged forward on its own while parking, causing a collision even with foot off the pedals.
Another owner reported unintended movement after removing their foot from the accelerator, occurring on separate dates.

When 2016 Tesla Model S fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 4, 2016, latest Jun 29, 2026.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2016 to Jun 2026; peak Nov 2016 (1).

Fuel System recalls for the 2016 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 2016 Tesla Model S?: NHTSA lists 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2016 Model S, which is 2% of the 646 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Tesla Model S Fuel System?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Fuel System area on the 2016 Model S.
Do these Fuel System complaints involve fires or crashes?: Yes. Among the 15 Fuel System complaints, NHTSA data shows 7 crashes, 4 fires, and 6 injuries reported.
At what mileage do these fuel system problems tend to appear?: The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 5,900 miles.
How does 2016 compare to other Model S years for Fuel System complaints?: 2016 had 15 complaints (2% share), lower than 2014's 24 complaints (7% share) and 2015's 32 complaints (5% share), and higher than later years like 2018's 2 complaints (1% share).