Closest available photo (2015 model year); you're viewing the 2012.
Overview
- Body
- Large CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Drivetrain
- Rear-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
- 260EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 90 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG City
- 88 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
- Smog score
- 10/10
- Elec. Range
- 265 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Range per hour (240V)
- 22 mi/hr
- Recharge hrs
- 12EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Real-world MPG
- 87.3 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 1.7 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
- SmartWay certified
- Yes
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 8
- Owner complaints
- 59
- Reported injuries
- 6
- Theft rate
- 0.0 per 1,000 produced (CY 2012 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.
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM42%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER13%
- SUSPENSION11%
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING6%
- VISIBILITY/WIPER6%
- POWER TRAIN5%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 85 total.
Tesla Model S: best and worst yearsFederal 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
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
EA20003opened Nov 12, 2020VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Loss of rearview camera
PE20010opened Jun 22, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Loss of rearview camera
DP19005opened Oct 1, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE
Battery Management Software Updates
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.