Buyer's checklist: Facelifted Tesla Model S (2017–2020)

Buyer's checklist: Facelifted Tesla Model S 2017–2020

What to look for on this generation, worst first. Tick each line as you check it.

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Inspection sheet Mark up every panel, what is underneath and how it drives.

Look for 5

Known problems, and how to check for each.

Touchscreen memory wearBuilt before March 3, 2018, 2017–2018Confirm with Tesla that recall 21V035000 was done: the touchscreen's memory board replaced with a larger one.¹
Door handles that do not extendAll yearsWalk up to the car with the key and watch every handle come out.^2,3
Worn or replaced batteryAll yearsGet a battery health report showing how much capacity is left.^4,5
Worn suspensionAll yearsLook for a car sitting low at one corner, which on air suspension can be a leak.⁵
Air conditioningAll yearsMake sure the air conditioning blows cold.⁵

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