Tesla Model S

Tesla Model S — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Generations of the Tesla Model S

Every body generation side by side — each links to its full story: market prices, facelift changes, recalls and live listings.

Generation Facelift Price today Units for sale Recalls Complaints
Generation 1 2012–now 2021 $16,449–$96,497 987 153 12,827

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style. Price today — median asking prices across each generation's model years (current market).

Tesla Model S fuel economy: every year & engine (EPA) →

Used Tesla Model S prices by year →

About the Tesla Model S

The Tesla Model S is a battery-electric, four-door full-size car that was produced by the American automaker Tesla from 2012 to 2026. The automaker's second vehicle, the Model S has been described as one of the most influential electric cars in the industry. Its various accolades include the Motor Trend Car of the Year Award in 2013.

Source: Wikipedia — Tesla Model S, CC BY-SA.

EV battery & charging

Variant Battery (usable) Consumption DC fast charge
100 95.0 kWh 18.4 kWh/100km up to 140 kW
90 81.0 kWh 18.2 kWh/100km up to 140 kW
85 76.0 kWh 19.1 kWh/100km up to 140 kW
75 72.5 kWh 18.5 kWh/100km up to 120 kW
70 67.0 kWh 18.5 kWh/100km up to 100 kW
70, 22 kW-AC 67.0 kWh 18.5 kWh/100km up to 100 kW

Source: Open EV Data (MIT license).

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2015 77 $16,449 17% 84,215 mi
2016 148 $18,500 19% 89,355 mi
2017 28 $19,580 20% 81,692 mi
2018 269 $22,540 23% 73,516 mi
2019 47 $26,995 28% 66,893 mi
2020 26 $32,589 34% 57,785 mi
2021 76 $48,490 50% 45,881 mi
2022 234 $49,670 51% 42,638 mi
2023 27 $54,999 57% 35,576 mi
2024 32 $68,500 71% 20,240 mi
2025 11 $89,998 93% 9,979 mi
2026 12 $96,497 100% 2,251 mi

Inventory and price data refreshed daily; last updated .

Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2012 8 59 Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Suspension
2013 11 459 Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Suspension
2014 9 365 Electrical System, Suspension, Unknown Or Other
2015 9 3,235 Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Suspension
2016 10 4,832 Suspension, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System
2017 9 2,653 Electrical System, Suspension, Unknown Or Other
2018 11 645 Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Forward Collision Avoidance
2019 10 32 Suspension, Service Brakes, Forward Collision Avoidance
2020 11 80 Forward Collision Avoidance, Suspension, Unknown Or Other
2021 24 175 Forward Collision Avoidance, Unknown Or Other, Steering
2022 20 136 Unknown Or Other, Forward Collision Avoidance, Steering
2023 13 109 Unknown Or Other, Steering, Forward Collision Avoidance
2024 6 38 Unknown Or Other, Lane Departure, Electrical System
2025 2 6 Power Train, Suspension, Steering
2026 0 3 Forward Collision Avoidance, Vehicle Speed Control, Lane Departure

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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