2018 Tesla Model S Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 21 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2018 Tesla Model S, 13% of its 168 total complaints. Median mileage at failure was 15,500 miles, with 3 crashes and 1 fire reported. No related recalls are listed.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 21
- 13% of 168
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 15,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Rear suspension links and lower arms reportedly snapped or cracked apart without prior impact damage, causing the wheel to detach.
- Cast alloy steering knuckles reportedly cracked or snapped in half, in some cases suspected to be a casting flaw.
- Owners describe a "whompy wheel" condition where the front or rear wheel wobbles, scrapes the wheel arch, or makes abnormal noise before failing.
- A rear suspension design issue was reported to cause uneven inside tire wear that can go undetected and lead to tire blowouts.
- One owner reported the front suspension fractured while driving on Autopilot, causing the vehicle to pull left and strike a center divider.
When 2018 Tesla Model S suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 10, 2019, latest Aug 26, 2023.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2018 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 common are suspension problems on the 2018 Tesla Model S?
- NHTSA recorded 21 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2018 Model S, which is 13% of the 168 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2018 Tesla Model S suspension issues?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2018 Model S.
- At what mileage do these suspension failures typically happen?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 15,500 miles for suspension, wheel, and tire complaints on the 2018 Model S.
- Have suspension failures on the 2018 Model S caused crashes?
- NHTSA data lists 3 crashes and 1 fire among the 21 suspension, wheels & tire complaints for the 2018 Model S; no injuries were reported.
- How does the 2018 Model S compare to other years for this problem?
- The 2018 Model S had a 13% share of complaints in this area, lower than the 2016 model year's 33% share, based on NHTSA complaint data across model years.