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Tesla Model S 60: which year should you buy?

Across the 2012 to 2022 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2019 (96/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Shop by model year.

Best years to target

2019 96 · 2018 81 · 2017 73

Every model year, scored

The same scoring for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to judge the year either way.

202264/100
Caution

136 complaints · 20 recalls

202157/100
Caution

175 complaints · 24 recalls

201996/100
Buybest year

32 complaints · 0 recalls

201881/100
Buy

129 complaints · 0 recalls

201773/100
Buy

379 complaints · 0 recalls

201662/100
Caution

604 complaints · 0 recalls

201566/100
Caution

647 complaints · 0 recalls

201456/100
Caution

365 complaints · 9 recalls

201354/100
Caution

459 complaints · 11 recalls

201264/100
Caution

59 complaints · 8 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2019?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2019 Tesla Model S 60’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

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The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Tesla Model S 60 as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.