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Tesla Model S 2013 Hybrid and Electric Propulsion Problems

2 distinct owners reported a hybrid and electric propulsion problem on the 2013 Tesla Model S - 0% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage2 complaints

2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

14V006000Reported January 13, 2014 - 21,081 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the hybrid and electric propulsion system, reported to NHTSA on January 13, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 21,081 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System193Unknown Or Other121Suspension92Power Train35Steering29Vehicle Speed Control25
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.