2026 Tesla

Model S

Auto (A1)

Tesla Model S: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Large CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Drivetrain: All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026Tesla calls it Dual Motor.
Transmission: Automatic (A1)EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Powertrain: ElectricEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel: ElectricityEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Engine & performance

Motor kW: 243EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 116 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG City: 132 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG Comb: 124 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel $/yr: $600EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Eco Score: 10/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Elec. Range: 410 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Range per hour (240V): 42 mi/hr
Recharge hrs: 9.7EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Battery kWh: 100NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors: 5NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Seats: 5NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Seat rows: 2NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length: 196 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width: 77 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height: 57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase: 117 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight: 4,969 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class: Class 1D (5,001 to 6,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Recalls: 0
Owner complaints: 6 See on NHTSA

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

Backup camera
Standard

Driver assist

Adaptive cruise controlPart of Autopilot.
Standard
Automatic emergency braking
Standard
Blind-spot monitor
Standard
Lane-keeping assist
Standard

Convenience

Push-button start
Standard

Exterior

Adaptive headlights
Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE20%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL20%
LANE DEPARTURE10%
SERVICE BRAKES10%
SUSPENSION10%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER10%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 10 total.

Tesla Model S: best and worst years

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

Source: www.tesla.com as of 2026-06

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.