How many suspension, wheels & tires complaints does the 2016 Tesla Model S have?

NHTSA lists 215 complaints in this area for the 2016 Model S, which is 33% of the 646 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for 2016 Tesla Model S suspension problems?

No related recalls are listed in the data for this problem area on the 2016 Model S.

At what mileage do these suspension problems happen?

The median mileage at failure reported for this problem area is 10,000 miles.

Have these suspension complaints been linked to crashes or fires?

Yes. NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2016 Model S includes 38 crashes, 8 fires, and 23 injuries.

How does the 2016 Model S compare to other years for this problem?

The 2016 model year's 33% share of complaints tied to suspension, wheels & tires is the highest among all Model S years listed, compared to 26% in 2017 and 22% in 2015.

2016 Tesla Model S Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 215 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2016 Tesla Model S, 33% of all complaints for the year — the highest share of any model year. These complaints are linked to 38 crashes, 8 fires, and 23 injuries, with median failure mileage at 10,000. No related recalls are listed.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 215; 33% of 646
Crashes reported: 38
Fires reported: 8
Injuries reported: 23
Median mileage: 10,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Owners report a wheel skewed at an extreme angle in the wheel well after a crash, with no other visible damage to explain it.
Some describe a front upper ball joint separating from the steering knuckle, causing the wheel to detach or the tire to peel off the rim.
Others report a full wheel-and-suspension assembly snapping off the vehicle before impact.
Multiple complaints tie suspension failure to crashes that were followed by fire.
Several reports describe the front suspension ball joint pulling out of the steering knuckle during a crash, separate from the ball-joint-separation pattern above.

When 2016 Tesla Model S suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 12, 2016, latest Jun 16, 2026.

215 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2016 Q2 to 2026 Q2; peak 2016 Q4 (17).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2016 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.

20129 (15%)
201398 (21%)
201493 (25%)
2015150 (22%)
2016215 (33%)
2017111 (26%)
201821 (13%)
201910 (23%)
202018 (23%)
202132 (18%)
202221 (15%)
20238 (7%)
20242 (5%)
20252 (33%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels & tires complaints does the 2016 Tesla Model S have?: NHTSA lists 215 complaints in this area for the 2016 Model S, which is 33% of the 646 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2016 Tesla Model S suspension problems?: No related recalls are listed in the data for this problem area on the 2016 Model S.
At what mileage do these suspension problems happen?: The median mileage at failure reported for this problem area is 10,000 miles.
Have these suspension complaints been linked to crashes or fires?: Yes. NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2016 Model S includes 38 crashes, 8 fires, and 23 injuries.
How does the 2016 Model S compare to other years for this problem?: The 2016 model year's 33% share of complaints tied to suspension, wheels & tires is the highest among all Model S years listed, compared to 26% in 2017 and 22% in 2015.