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Service bulletins for the 2017 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.

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

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Bulletins, newest first
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-18-13-0022018-08-06. 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-18-16-001 R32018-07-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On certain Model 3 vehicles, specific issues with the power conversion system might prevent contactors from closing or cause the power conversion system E-fuse circuit to open, leading to an inability to recharge the 12V battery.
SB-18-11-005 R12018-07-16. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY; STRUCTURE:BODY. On some Model 3 vehicles, water might leak inside the motors of both front window motor/regulator assemblies. This might cause the motors to fail and potentially make the front windows inoperable.
SB-18-40-0052018-07-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. On certain Model 3 vehicles, the rear drive unit inverter might lose power, causing the vehicle to go into limp mode.
SB-18-10-0032018-07-16. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS; EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR. Certain Model 3 vehicles were manufactured with the upper bolt of each rear door lower hinge being longer than necessary. These bolts might rub against the front seat belt retractor spools, leaving a cosmetic mark on the belts. This will not cause belt wear.
SB-18-44-0022018-07-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On some Model S and Model X vehicles with charge port part number 1026041-00-M or 1026041-00-N, the charge port insertion guide might prevent the charge port latch from fully engaging. If the charge port latch is not fully engaged, the charge port light is amber or orange, and maximum AC charge current is not allowed. Using a Supercharger is not allowed if the charge port latch is not fully engaged.
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-18-50-0022018-07-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Certain 2nd generation Universal Mobile Connectors (UMCs) supplied to Tesla vehicles were not screened and might not indicate their status or charge the vehicle.
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-17-31-0022017-08-04. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR. One or both front stabilizer bar links might be improperly torqued, potentially resulting in a knocking sound while traveling over uneven surfaces.
SB-17-16-0012017-08-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY. The 100 kWh HV battery on some Model S and Model X vehicles could lead to a no-start condition.
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.

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