Service bulletins for the 2012 Tesla Model S
A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.
87 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| Owner's Manual-2 | 2023-08-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner?s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its touchscreen. This file contains all available owner?s manual content for 2012-2020 Model S vehicles converted to PDF format, and given the distribution method and NHTSA?s submission format requirements, it is the best available representative copy of owner?s manual content. However, a customer who accesses the owner?s manual via their vehicle?s touchscreen would only see the parts of this PDF file that are relevant to their vehicle. |
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| Manual-1 | 2023-06-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner?s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its touchscreen. This file contains all available owner?s manual content for 2012-2020 Model S vehicles converted to PDF format, and given the distribution method and NHTSA?s submission format requirements, it is the best available representative copy of owner?s manual content. However, a customer who accesses the owner?s manual via their vehicle?s touchscreen would only see the parts of this PDF file that are relevant to their vehicle. |
| SB-15-33-001 | 2021-05-24. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Cold Weather Brake Package |
| SB-20-21-002 R3 | 2021-02-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. For some Model S and Model X vehicles built before March 2018, an 8GB embedded MultiMediaCard (?8GB eMMC?) in the Media Control Unit (MCU) might malfunction due to accumulated wear. This could result in a blank or intermittently blank touchscreen, or an alert on the touchscreen indicating that a memory storage device has degraded and to contact Service. |
| SB-20-21-002 R2 | 2020-12-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. For some Model S and Model X vehicles built before March 2018, an 8GB embedded MultiMediaCard (?8GB eMMC?) in the Media Control Unit (MCU) might malfunction due to accumulated wear. This could result in a blank or intermittently blank touchscreen, or an alert on the touchscreen indicating that a memory storage device has degraded and to contact Service. R2 updates first step of determine eligibility procedure. |
| SB-20-21-002 R1 | 2020-12-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. For some Model S and Model X vehicles built before March 2018, an 8GB embedded MultiMediaCard (?8GB eMMC?) in the Media Control Unit (MCU) might malfunction due to accumulated wear. This could result in a blank or intermittently blank touchscreen, or an alert on the touchscreen indicating that a memory storage device has degraded and to contact Service. R1 updates determine eligibility procedure. |
| SB-20-21-002 | 2020-12-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. For some Model S and Model X vehicles built before March 2018, an 8GB embedded MultiMediaCard (?8GB eMMC?) in the Media Control Unit (MCU) might malfunction due to accumulated wear. This could result in a blank or intermittently blank touchscreen, or an alert on the touchscreen indicating that a memory storage device has degraded and to contact Service. |
| SB-20-00-001 | 2020-03-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tesla is committed to continuous improvement of the security of its products and advises customers to always install the latest mobile app and vehicle software releases to remain as secure as possible. On approximately May 1, 2020, the Tesla connectivity network is undergoing enhancements for increased security, reliability, and scalability. In order for vehicles to maintain compatibility with and access to features requiring Tesla network connectivity (such as receiving future over-the-air software updates, accessing the mobile app and associated features, utilizing voice commands, receiving streaming media content, etc.), vehicles must be running software version 2019.40.2.3 or newer. |
| SB-16-17-005 R1 | 2020-02-10. Service bulletin. TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ECU has a built-in antenna that receives signals from the TPMS sensors. Earlier versions of the TPMS ECU were equipped with an antenna that might not receive reliable readings from the front sensors, causing the TPMS indicator light to be displayed inaccurately, even when the tires are properly inflated. |
| SB-18-13-002 R2 | 2019-06-10. Service bulletin. SEATS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. On some Model S base trim front seats, the forward inboard Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing (nearest to the center console) used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking motion in the seat. This does not affect performance, but might result in customer dissatisfaction. |
| SB-15-17-003 R4 | 2019-02-25. Service bulletin. TIRES. It is now possible to retrofit the Continental Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) onto vehicles that were originally equipped with a Baolong TPMS. |
| SB-18-13-002 R1 | 2019-02-19. Service bulletin. SEATS. On some Model S base trim front seats, the forward inboard Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing (nearest to the center console) used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking motion in the seat. This does not affect performance, but might result in customer dissatisfaction. |
| SB-18-32-002 R3 | 2019-02-19. Service bulletin. STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK; STEERING. Long-term exposure to high-corrosion environments might weaken the bolts that attach the power steering motor to the steering rack housing. |
| SB-19-11-001 | 2019-02-19. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS. On certain Model S vehicles, the liftgate has plugs that do not allow water to drain, causing condensation to build up inside the tail light assembly. Tail light functionality is not affected. The retrofit of updated drain-type liftgate plugs allows water to escape the liftgate and keep the tail lights dry. |
| SB-18-13-002 | 2018-08-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; SEATS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. On some Model S base trim 1st row seats, the Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking motion in the seat. This does not affect performance, but might result in customer dissatisfaction. |
| SB-18-32-002 R1 | 2018-07-16. Service bulletin. STEERING. Long-term exposure to high-corrosion environments might weaken the bolts that attach the power steering motor to the steering rack housing. |
| SB-17-10-006 R1 | 2018-07-16. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. On Model S, the windshield wiper motor bracket might become loose, resulting in a popping or clicking noise during windshield wiper operation. |
| SB-13-90-002 R3 | 2017-08-04. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. Instructions for installing the carbon fiber spoiler. |
| SB-15-17-003 R3 | 2017-08-04. Service bulletin. TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS. It is now possible to retrofit the Continental Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) onto vehicles that were originally equipped with a Baolong TPMS. |
| SB-15-16-002 R1 | 2017-08-04. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY. It is possible to accidentally break off the aeroshield support tab from the HV Battery. If the tab breaks, the mid aeroshield is not fully supported, reducing the aerodynamic efficiency of the vehicle. The operation of the HV Battery is not affected. |
| SB-14-30-002 R4 | 2017-08-04. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS. Three metal plates are installed on the front subframe to deflect road debris and protect the underbody from possible damage. |
| SB-13-24-006 R3 | 2017-08-04. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. Some Model S vehicles might experience wind noise from the leading edge of the panoramic roof at high speed. |
| SB1615001 | 2016-10-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. DESCRIBES HOW TO RETROFIT THE 2ND GENERATION PREMIUM CENTER CONSOLE ASSEMBLY. |
| SB1517003R2 | 2016-10-07. Service bulletin. TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. IT IS NOW POSSIBLE TO RETROFIT THE CONTINENTAL TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) ONTO VEHICLES THAT WERE ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED WITH A BAOLONG TPMS. |
| SB1690001 | 2016-10-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. DESCRIBES HOW TO INSTALL THE PERFORMANCE PEDAL SET ACCESSORY. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.