2016 Tesla Model S 75
Common Problems

The Media Control Unit (MCU) frequently fails, causing the entire car's infotainment system to malfunction, including navigation, rearview camera, climate control, and other critical functions.

The electrical system experiences intermittent glitches, including screen freezing, slow response times, and random reboots, affecting various vehicle functions.

The front suspension control arm has broken off or failed, causing the car to lose control and potentially crash.

The suspension collapses causing wheels to fall off or become severely misaligned, leading to loss of control and potential crashes.

Suspension components such as fore links, control arms, and lower links have repeatedly broken or failed, leading to loss of control and significant damage.

The vehicle speed control system malfunctions, causing sudden acceleration or deceleration without driver input.

The MCU screen frequently freezes or goes blank, causing loss of access to critical functions such as navigation, climate control, and safety features.

The car accelerated on its own without any input from the driver, leading to potential crashes and injuries.

The suspension produces loud noises and shaking during driving, indicating potential internal failures.

The touchscreen display has developed bubbles and leaks, affecting visibility and functionality, and the instrument cluster has intermittently failed, leading to potential safety risks.

Daytime running lights and headlights have shown premature failure, often requiring expensive replacements.

The suspension can collapse under normal driving conditions, leading to wheel damage and potential loss of control.

AutoPilot can malfunction, causing erratic steering and potentially leading to accidents.

Autopilot mode has been malfunctioning, including phantom braking and unexpected activation, posing a safety risk.

Multiple reports of AutoPilot system failures, including unintended acceleration and loss of lane control.

The front suspension fore links have been breaking, causing the tire to rub against the wheel well and leading to potential damage.

The instrument cluster has been failing, leading to the loss of important driving information and potentially causing confusion.

The touchscreen frequently locks up or goes black, causing loss of access to critical features and creating distractions while driving.

Issues with the steering and vehicle speed control systems, including erratic behavior and loss of control.

Multiple instances of suspension links breaking under normal driving conditions, posing a significant risk of loss of control and damage.

The main display screen is experiencing issues such as de-laminating, leaking fluid, and random blackouts, affecting the user interface.

Multiple instances of electrical system failures leading to fires in Tesla Model S vehicles.

The safety latches on the front hood have been failing, leading to misalignment and potential damage to the hood.

Suspension ball joints fail, causing the wheel alignment to be compromised and leading to loss of control.

The brake system fails, leading to the inability to stop the vehicle properly, increasing the risk of accidents.

Daytime running lights have a very short lifespan and often fail, requiring expensive replacement of the entire headlight unit.

Forward collision avoidance systems have failed, leading to loss of critical safety features such as adaptive cruise control and rearview camera.

The instrument cluster screen goes black intermittently, affecting visibility and driving safety.

The electric steering motor corrodes and fails, leading to sudden loss of steering assistance and difficulty in controlling the vehicle.

Touchscreen displays have shown pixelation, glitches, and unresponsiveness, affecting user interface and vehicle controls.

The vehicle has experienced unexpected shutdowns and reboots, leading to loss of all functions until the car can be restarted.

The battery heater stops working, affecting the vehicle's performance and safety features.

The eMMC chip malfunctions, causing various electrical features to fail, including the backup camera and infotainment system.

The forward collision avoidance system has malfunctioned, failing to provide alerts or take appropriate action during critical situations.

The power assist steering can fail due to a broken wire or loose connection, causing loss of control.

The self-extending door handles malfunction, causing doors to open unexpectedly, posing a safety hazard.

The steering wheel locks up, preventing the driver from controlling the vehicle, leading to loss of steering ability.

The front suspension produces vibrations and noise, affecting ride quality and potentially leading to further damage.

The adhesive used to attach the touchscreen has failed, causing the screen to become loose and potentially toxic fumes to enter the cabin.