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How reliable is the Tesla Model S Long Range Awd?

Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.

The Tesla Model S Long Range Awd consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.

Reliability & Breakdown Risk
87.2% pass rate

Above average reliability

Based on 1,876 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 87.2%.

First-time inspection pass rate87.2%
Dangerous defect rate
4.8%
Retest rate
11.6%
Typical mileage by age2020 cohort
Age 3
58,843 km
Age 5
116,956 km
Age 10
-
Annual mileage distributionfrom 39 vehicles
Bottom 10%
6,119 km
Low 25%
12,021 km
Median
21,398 km
High 25%
37,508 km
Top 10%
70,938 km
Most common inspection failures
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements2.3%
A tyre cords visible or damaged2.2%
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen1.7%
A tyre seriously damaged1.3%
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements1.1%
Where failures most often occur
Front Nearside(3%)
Front Offside(2.1%)
Front(1.5%)
Reliability indicators are model-level averages from Carlytics-analyzed inspection and breakdown records, not specific to this individual vehicle.

Tesla Model S Long Range Awd reliability by year

How the Tesla Model S Long Range Awd performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.

Year cohortPass rateTypical mileage @ 5 yrs
201988.8%92,452 km
202087.2%116,956 km

Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction

These figures describe the Tesla Model S Long Range Awd as a model. The reliability of any individual Tesla Model S Long Range Awd also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Tesla Model S Long Range Awd reliable?

Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Tesla Model S Long Range Awd consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 87%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.

What are the common problems on the Tesla Model S Long Range Awd?

The most common owner-reported issues are: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (2.3% of inspections); A tyre cords visible or damaged (2.2% of inspections); Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.7% of inspections); A tyre seriously damaged (1.3% of inspections); The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (1.1% of inspections).

What mileage is normal for a Tesla Model S Long Range Awd?

For a typical Tesla Model S Long Range Awd, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 58,843 km at 3 years, 116,956 km at 5 years, and – at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.

How do I check a specific Tesla Model S Long Range Awd before buying?

Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.

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