Auto repair for a 2012 Tesla Model S
Auto repair for the 2012 Tesla Model S: request it here. Rent a car from us while it is repaired, as an insurance replacement rental when it is a claim.
- Combined
- 23.6 kWh/100 km
- Body
- Large Cars
An insurance replacement rental while it is repaired
Your car is in the shop; you keep driving. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, and bill your insurer when the claim covers it.
The 2012 Tesla Model S for auto repair
- Body: large cars (EPA size class).
2012 Tesla Model S: every figure
| MPG city (US) | 88 MPGe |
|---|---|
| MPG highway (US) | 90 MPGe |
| MPG combined (US) | 89 MPGe |
| Charge at 240 V | 12 hours |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 736 L (26 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$850 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at 15 cents a kWh) | $708 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Tesla Model S
- NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 61 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (37), unknown or other (12) and suspension (9). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V376000 | 2024-05-28 | seat belts:front:warning light/devices | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal... |
| 24V051000 | 2024-01-30 | electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply... |
| 23V838000 | 2023-12-12 | electrical system:adas:driver monitoring:software | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy. In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's... |
| 21V035000 | 2021-01-29 | visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Tesla Model S and 2016-2018 Model X vehicles with a center display equipped with a NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and an 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device. When the 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device for the center display reaches lifetime wear, the eMMC controller will... |
| 18V204000 | 2018-03-29 | steering:electric power assist system | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Tesla Model S vehicles equipped with Bosch steering racks. The aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture causing a reduction or complete loss of power steering assist. |
| 17V260000 | 2017-04-19 | parking brake | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electric parking brake calipers have an internal gear that may be improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the gear fracturing during parking brake application or release. |
| 17V023000 | 2017-01-10 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2012 Model S vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bags,... |
| 15V780000 | 2015-11-23 | seat belts:front | Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Model S vehicles manufactured May 31, 2012, to November 12, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with driver or front passenger seat belts that may be improperly connected to the outboard lap pretensioner. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Your Model S and body repair
Auto repair for your 2012 Tesla Model S? Start with a request; a person replies with a price and a time. This is body repair. Mechanical work such as engines, brakes and oil changes is not part of it.
What your car means for the work
Photos of the car help us quote it accurately. Tell us the year and the trim; the details change from one to the next. If the car has open recalls, a dealer fixes them; ask about them while the car is off the road.
Booking the work
Tell us whether you can drop the car off or need it collected. Tell us when the car is free and whether you can drop it off. Send a few photos and the year and trim; that is enough for a first price.
Need a car meanwhile?
Rent by the day while your car is in, delivered to you. A rental by the day keeps you moving while your car is in. We hand every car over in person, at your address or at our location.
When the car is ready
If the car must stay overnight, we tell you before it comes in. Waiting on parts is the most common reason a repair takes longer.
Aftercare
Keep a soft cloth in the car for small marks. Hand washing is gentler than automatic brushes on any finish.
A few things first
Arrive at the time we confirm, so the work can start on schedule. Point out anything you want us to pay special attention to. Take valuables and personal items out of the car before the work.
What affects the price
We price the job before we start, never after. Larger vehicles take more product and more hours, so they cost more. For repairs, the price depends on the parts, the paint and the hours of work.
Next step
A short request is all it takes to get a price for your car.
Request auto repair
Tell us when suits you; we reply within one business day with a time and a price.
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Auto repair: the 2012 Tesla Model S
Can I rent a car while my 2012 Tesla Model S is in for auto repair?
Yes. Rent from us while it is repaired: an insurance replacement rental if the repair is an insurance claim (ask your insurer what your policy pays a day), or at our usual rates. We deliver the car to you.
How do I book auto repair for my 2012 Tesla Model S?
Send the request on this page with when suits you. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.