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2014 Tesla

Model S AWD (85 kW-hr battery pack)

Auto (A1)

Tesla Model S: best and worst years
2014 Tesla Model S AWD (85 kW-hr battery pack)

Photo of a related trim of this model (2015); you're viewing the 2014.

2015 photoGranadaCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Large CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
4-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (A1)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
ElectricEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
ElectricityEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Motor kW
180EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
94 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
86 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
89 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$850EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
10/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
10/10
Elec. Range
242 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Range per hour (240V)
20 mi/hr
Recharge hrs
12EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length
196 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
77 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
117 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
4,647 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
No
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
9
Owner complaints
363
Reported injuries
19
Theft rate
0.1 per 1,000 produced (CY 2014 federal data)

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM24%
  • SUSPENSION17%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER15%
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING5%
  • POWER TRAIN5%
  • STEERING5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 540 total.

Tesla Model S: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • RQ24009Openopened Apr 25, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:SOFTWARE

    Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness

  • DP23002Openopened Jun 29, 2023VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    Sudden Unintended Acceleration

  • DP23001opened Apr 7, 2023UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    Defect Petition Interlock Request

  • DP22005opened Jan 27, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

    Pedestrian alert sounds

  • EA22002opened Jun 8, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    Autopilot System Driver Controls

  • EA21002Openopened Sep 17, 2021AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  • PE21020opened Aug 13, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS

    Autopilot & First Responder Scenes

  • PE20020opened Nov 22, 2020SUSPENSION:FRONT

    Fore Link Failure

  • and 5 more

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
8 yr / 100k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr / 50k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.