2021 Tesla Model S Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 175 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2021 Tesla Model S overview page.
What owners report
“The instrument panel (screen) goes blank for approximately 5 seconds while driving. This issue happens at random. It has happened while on city streets, the…”NHTSA complaint 11499743 — filed 01/02/2023
“I was unable to locate the horn capacitive button on my steering yoke to alert a biker who strayed into my lane. finding this small…”NHTSA complaint 11492901 — filed 11/09/2022
“My safety concern is with the 17 inch screen. Originally in the information about the car before it was purchased, the manufacturer said that the…”NHTSA complaint 11481572 — filed 08/27/2022
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Tesla Model S have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2021 Tesla Model S: 22 of 175 complaints on file (12.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2021 Tesla Model S have in total?
175 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 13 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
