Overview
- On record
- 2 warnings, 10 recalls
What changed for 2020
- The Long Range Plus raises the range to 351 miles in February, Smart Summon is added, and the battery and drive unit warranty becomes 8 years or 150,000 miles. Edmunds, CarGurus, a published reference
Colors
No paint color is recorded yet.
Also in the generation, years not known: Signature Red AutoGuide, Electrek, SlashGear, Deep Blue AutoGuide, SlashGear, Titanium AutoGuide
Interiors
- Black
Sources: Electrek
Interiors in the generation, years not known: White Electrek, Cream Electrek
Specs
Motors
- Dual motor CarGurus, a published reference
Drivetrains
- All-wheel drive CarGurus, a published reference
Trims
- Long Range (2019–2020) Edmunds, a published reference
- Long Range Plus (2020) Edmunds, a published reference
- Performance (2019–2020) CarGurus, Drive Tesla
Packages
- Six-seat interior CarGurus, Electrek
- Seven-seat interior CarGurus, Electrek, Edmunds
- Ludicrous Mode CarGurus, AutoGuide
- Subzero Weather Package AutoGuide, Electrek
- Tow Package AutoGuide, Electrek
- Enhanced Autopilot CarGurus, Electrek
- Full Self-Driving Capability Electrek, Edmunds
Also in the generation, years not known: 75 kWh CarGurus, a published reference, 100 kWh CarGurus, a published reference, 60D CarGurus, a published reference, P100D Edmunds, CarGurus, a published reference, Premium Upgrades Package Electrek
Figures for the whole Original
- P100D 0 to 60 mph: 2.9 seconds CarGurus, a published reference
- P100D EPA range: 289 miles Edmunds, CarGurus, a published reference
- 100D EPA range, 2017: 295 miles Edmunds
- Long Range EPA range, July 2019: 325 miles Edmunds, a published reference
- Towing capacity, with the tow bar: 5,000 lb A published reference
- Cargo space: 87.8 cu ft A published reference
Watch out
Faults owners and the press report, and how to spot each one.
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Falcon-wing doors that stop or will not latch All years
Check: Open and close both falcon-wing doors several times, from the screen, the key and the door button. Watch that each rises all the way without stopping for nothing, and closes and latches.
Early cars' doors sometimes did not open or latch, and Tesla answered with software updates. Owners on Tesla Motors Club, in three threads, still report doors that sense obstacles that are not there: two with 2018 cars, one of them parked in the sun, and one in 2016 whose door sensors were replaced on a car weeks old. CarGurus, a published reference, owners' reports (unofficial)
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Panel gaps, seals and rattles All years
Check: Look along every panel gap and at the paint and door seals in good light, and listen for squeaks and rattles on a rough road.
Edmunds found inconsistent panel gaps and paint and rubber gasket problems on the 2017, and more squeaks and rattles than other high-end SUVs on the 2019. Owners on Tesla Motors Club in 2016 traded stories of door seals torn on delivery day and noisy air conditioning. Edmunds, owners' reports (unofficial)
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Open the checklistRecalls
Newest first. Ask the seller for proof the work was done, or check the VIN with NHTSA.
2016–2024 Recall 24V376000
The seat belt warning may not come on for an unbelted driver. Fixed over the air. NHTSA
2020–2021 Recall 24V153000
A factory reset can silence the sound that warns pedestrians of the car. Fixed over the air. NHTSA
2016–2024 Recall 24V051000
The brake, parking brake and ABS warning lights are shown in letters too small. Fixed over the air. NHTSA
2016–2023 Recall 23V838000
Autosteer's checks may not do enough to stop a driver misusing it. Fixed over the air. NHTSA
2016–2023 Recall 23V085000
Full Self-Driving Beta can behave unsafely at junctions and respond poorly to speed limit changes. Fixed over the air. NHTSA
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2017–2021 Recall 22V818000
Power steering assist can drop out on rough roads or after a pothole. Fixed over the air. NHTSA
2020–2022 Recall 22V235000
The Boombox feature can play sounds through the outside speaker while moving and mask the pedestrian warning. Fixed over the air. NHTSA
2020–2022 Recall 22V063000
The Boombox feature can play sounds through the outside speaker while moving and mask the pedestrian warning. Fixed over the air. NHTSA
2016–2022 Recall 22V037000
Full Self-Driving Beta's rolling stop could take the car through an all-way stop without stopping. The feature is switched off over the air. NHTSA
2017–2021 Recall 21V846000
On one software version, a fault can bring false collision warnings or sudden automatic braking. Fixed over the air. NHTSA
Owning
What owners and buyers say
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Sought after
The Long Range 2019–2020
Edmunds picked the Long Range for both 2019 and 2020. Edmunds
Maintenance
Cabin air filter All years
Replace every 2 years Tesla
HEPA and carbon filters All years
Replace every 3 years Tesla
Wiper blades All years
Replace every 1 year Tesla
Clean and lubricate the brake calipers All years
Service every 12,500 miles or 1 year Tesla
Only for roads salted in winter
Tire rotation All years
Service every 6,250 miles. Sooner if the tread depth differs by 2/32 in or more Tesla
Warranty when new
| Basic | 50,000 miles or 4 years Edmunds, CarGurus |
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| Battery and drive unit, at launch | 8 years Edmunds, AutoGuideAny miles |
| Battery and drive unit, 2020 | 150,000 miles or 8 years Edmunds |
Before you pay: every warning, recall and check on one sheet.
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