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Service bulletins for the 2016 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.

99 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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Bulletins, newest first
SB-18-32-002 R32019-02-19. 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-19-20-001 R12019-02-19. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. The propellant in the front passenger airbag inflator might degrade over time, which could cause the inflator body to rupture in the event the airbag is deployed.
SB-19-20-0012019-02-19. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. The propellant in the front passenger airbag inflator might degrade over time, which could cause the inflator body to rupture in the event the airbag is deployed.
SB-18-15-0062018-10-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On some Model X vehicles, incorrect routing of the intrusion sensor wires might result in electrical interference between the intrusion sensor and the intrusion sensor electrical control unit (ECU). The electrical interference causes the car alarm to activate, even if the vehicle is not being intruded.
SB-18-31-0012018-08-06. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Some Model S vehicles were manufactured with front suspension lower fore links that do not meet Tesla?s internal specifications. The lower fore link may contact the sway bar mounting bracket, causing noise and the risk for damage to front suspension components over time. This condition does not affect steering control or response.
SB-18-13-0022018-08-06. 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-17-17-002 R22018-08-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA. On some Model S and Model X vehicles with 2nd generation Autopilot, the forward facing camera pitch (vertical angle) might not conform to internal specifications.
SB-18-32-002 R12018-07-16. 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 R12018-07-16. 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-17-13-0022017-08-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SEATS. On some Model S and Model X vehicles, the connection of the hook-and-loop material that secures the seat upholstery to the seat cushion foam might weaken, causing the upholstery to gather and cause wrinkles.
SB-16-44-0042017-08-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY. Some third generation chargers could have an internal fault that prevents DC fast charging (Supercharging or CHAdeMO).
SB-16-17-0102017-08-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. On some Model S vehicles, the G625 ground branch of the front body electrical harness might have extra slack. This might cause chafing or other damage to the ground cable.
SB-13-90-002 R32017-08-04. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. Instructions for installing the carbon fiber spoiler.
SB-17-17-002 R12017-08-04. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM; BACK OVER PREVENTION. On some Model S and Model X vehicles with 2nd generation Autopilot, the forward facing camera pitch (vertical angle) might be out of the specifications required for some future Autopilot features.
SB-17-10-0012017-08-04. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. On some Model S vehicles, the leading edge of the glass roof might be a source of wind noise.
SB-17-17-0022017-08-04. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM. On some vehicles with 2nd generation Autopilot, the forward facing camera pitch (vertical angle) might be out of the specifications required for some future Autopilot features.
SB-15-16-003 R12017-08-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY; STRUCTURE:BODY. 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-17-31-0012017-08-04. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; WHEELS. Some Model S and Model X vehicles may have been manufactured with front suspension fore links that may not meet Tesla strength specifications. In the event of link failure, the driver can still maintain control of the vehicle but the tire may contact the wheel arch liner.
SB16150012016-10-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. DESCRIBES HOW TO RETROFIT THE 2ND GENERATION PREMIUM CENTER CONSOLE ASSEMBLY.
SB1344010R42016-10-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. UPGRADE A VEHICLE FROM A SINGLE 2ND GENERATION CHARGER TO DUAL 2ND GENERATION CHARGERS.
SB16900012016-10-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. DESCRIBES HOW TO INSTALL THE PERFORMANCE PEDAL SET ACCESSORY.
SB1313001R62016-10-07. Service bulletin. SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY. THIS SERVICE BULLETIN CONTAINS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPTIONAL THIRD ROW SEAT. INCLUDED IN THIS PROCEDURE ARE STEPS TO ADD THE REAR CROSSMEMBER (IF NEEDED), REMOVE AND MODIFY EXISTING TRIM PANELS, INSTALL HARDWARE, ADD THE 2ND ROW SEATBACK BEZEL, AND ADJUST THE LATCH ASSEMBLY.
SB1315014R42016-10-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. DESCRIBES HOW TO INSTALL THE 1ST GENERATION PREMIUM CENTER CONSOLE ASSEMBLY.
SB1315007R32016-10-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. DESCRIBES HOW TO INSTALL THE CENTER CONSOLE FLOOR FINISHER TO MATCH THE DASH TRIM APPEARANCE.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.