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2012 Tesla Model S
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| Overall Safety Rating | N/A |
2012 Tesla Model S Review
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Warranty Information
| Basic: | 4 Years/50,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID | 24V051000 |
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| Mfg's Report Date | January 30, 2024 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Number of Units Affected | 2,193,869 |
| Summary | 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 with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems." |
| Consequence | Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 30, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
2012 Tesla Model S Models & Prices
2012 Tesla Model S BASE
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn | $57,400 | N/A | $935 / Month* | |
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2012 Tesla Model S Performance
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn Performance | $92,400 | N/A | 1,505 | |
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2012 Tesla Model S Signature
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn Signature | $95,400 | N/A | 1,554 | |
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2012 Tesla Model S Signature Performance
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn Signature Performance | $105,400 | N/A | 1,717 | |
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2012 Tesla Model S Features and Standard Equipment
EXTERIOR Features
| BASE | Performance | Signature | Signature Performance | |
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| 19" silver alloy wheels | • | |||
| 21" performance alloy wheels | • | |||
| 21" performance alloy wheels -inc: P245/35R21 high-performance tires | • | |||
| 21" silver alloy wheels -inc: 245/35R21 high-performance tires | • | |||
| 245/45R19 Goodyear Eagle tires | • | |||
| Aluminum roof | • | • | • | • |
| Auto halogen headlamps -inc: LED daytime running lights | • | • | • | • |
| Backlit side-mounted turn signals | • | • | • | • |
| Carbon fiber spoiler | • | • | ||
| Dual heated pwr body-color mirrors w/memory | • | • | • | • |
| LED rear tail lights | • | • | • | • |
| P245/35R21 high performance tires | • | |||
| Rain-sensing adjustable speed wipers | • | • | • | • |
| Rear lip spoiler | • | • | ||
| Rear window defroster | • | • | • | • |
INTERIOR Features
| BASE | Performance | Signature | Signature Performance | |
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| 12-way pwr-adjustable heated front seats w/driver memory | • | • | • | |
| 12V pwr outlet | • | • | • | • |
| 3-spoke pwr-adjustable tilt/telescoping steering wheel w/memory -inc: audio conrols | • | • | • | • |
| 60/40 split fold-down rear seats | • | • | • | • |
| 8-way pwr-adjustable front seats | • | |||
| AM/FM/MP3 200-watt stereo -inc: HD Radio, 500-song flash storage, dual USB ports, (7) speakers | • | |||
| Anti-theft system w/immobilizer | • | • | • | • |
| Black, Fabric seat trim | • | |||
| Black, Leather seat trim | • | • | • | |
| Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity | • | • | • | • |
| Center armrest w/(2) cupholders | • | • | • | • |
| Cruise control | • | • | • | • |
| Dual visor vanity mirrors | • | • | • | • |
| Dual-zone auto climate control -inc: micro filter | • | • | • | • |
| Front & rear LED maplights | • | • | • | • |
| Fully trimmed cargo area w/keyless open | • | • | • | • |
| Instrumentation -inc: 17" touchscreen controls | • | • | • | • |
| Microfiber & synthetic leather seat trim | • | |||
| Napa leather & Alcantara seat trim | • | • | • | |
| Piano black decor accents | • | |||
| Pwr 2-stage locks | • | • | • | • |
| Pwr windows w/one-touch up/down -inc: pinch protection | • | • | • | • |
| Rear climate control w/separate controls | • | • | • | • |
| Remote keyless entry w/remote start | • | • | • | • |
| Sound studio pkg -inc: 580-watt amplifier, Dolby ProLogic 7.1 surround, 16GB hard drive, dual USB ports, HD radio, WiFi connectivity, 17" touchscreen, (12) speakers, | • | • | ||
| Wifi mobile connectivity | • | • | • | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| BASE | Performance | Signature | Signature Performance | |
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| 10kW on-board charger w/universal mobile connector -inc: 110V/240V/J1772 adapters | • | • | • | • |
| 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor w/copper rotor | • | • | • | • |
| 4-wheel ventilated brakes -inc: electronic parking brake | • | • | • | • |
| 85 kWh battery -inc: Tesla Supercharger network access | • | • | • | |
| Air suspension -inc: driver-controlled & auto lift control | • | • | • | |
| Double-wishbone virtual axis coil spring front suspension | • | • | • | • |
| Drive inverter w/variable frequency drive | • | • | • | • |
| Independent multi-link coil-spring rear suspension | • | • | • | • |
| Microprocessor-controlled 40 kWh lithium-ion battery | • | |||
| Rear-wheel drive | • | • | • | • |
| Single-speed fixed gear transmission | • | • | • | • |
| Speed-sensitive rack-&-pinion electronic pwr steering | • | • | • | • |
SAFETY Features
| BASE | Performance | Signature | Signature Performance | |
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| (3) second-row LATCH child seat anchors | • | • | • | • |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brakes | • | • | • | • |
| Backup camera | • | • | • | • |
| Dual front head airbags | • | • | • | • |
| Electronic stability control | • | • | • | • |
| Front knee & pelvis airbags | • | • | • | • |
| Front-seat airbag occupant sensors | • | • | • | • |
| Inside trunk safety release | • | • | • | • |
| Rear door child safety locks | • | • | • | • |
| Rollover & crash sensor disconnects high-voltage circuits | • | • | • | • |
| Side curtain airbags | • | • | • | • |
| Three-point second-row seat belts | • | • | • | • |
| Tire pressure monitor | • | • | • | • |
| Traction control | • | • | • | • |
PROCESSING-OTHER Features
| BASE | Performance | Signature | Signature Performance | |
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| ** PRELIMINARY STANDARD EQUIPMENT ** | • | • | • | • |
2012 Tesla Model S Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Options
| BASE | Performance | Signature | Signature Performance | |
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| 19" AERODYNAMIC ALLOY WHEELS -inc: P245/45R19 all-season tires | • | • | • | • |
| 21" PERFORMANCE ALLOY WHEELS -inc: P245/35R21 high-performance tires | • | |||
| 21" SILVER ALLOY WHEELS -inc: 245/35R21 high-performance tires | • | • | • | |
| 60 KWH BATTERY *Late Availability* | • | |||
| 85 KWH BATTERY -inc: Tesla Supercharger network access | • | |||
| AIR SUSPENSION -inc: driver-controlled & auto lift control | • | |||
| BANANA LEAF DECOR ACCENTS | • | • | ||
| BLACK ROOF | • | • | • | • |
| DUAL REAR-FACING CHILD SEATS | • | • | • | • |
| HIGH PWR WALL CONNECTOR | • | • | • | • |
| LACEWOOD DECOR ACCENTS | • | • | ||
| PANORAMIC SUNROOF | • | • | • | • |
| PARCEL SHELF | • | • | ||
| SOUND STUDIO PKG -inc: 580-watt amplifier, Dolby ProLogic 7.1 surround, 16GB hard drive, dual USB ports, HD radio, WiFi connectivity, 17" touchscreen, (12) speakers, | • | • | ||
| TECH PKG -inc: navigation, back-up camera, pwr liftgate, remote keyless entry, HID xenon headlamps, LED fog lamps, auto-dimming mirrors, 16GB hard drive, (2) USB ports, HomeLink | • | • | ||
| TWIN 20 KW ON-BOARD CHARGERS | • | • |
NOTE Options
| BASE | Performance | Signature | Signature Performance | |
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| ** PLEASE CONTACT LOCAL DEALER FOR OPTION COMPATIBILITY ** | • | • | • | • |
PAINT Options
| BASE | Performance | Signature | Signature Performance | |
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| ANZA BROWN METALLIC | • | • | ||
| CATALINA WHITE | • | • | ||
| MONTEREY BLUE METALLIC | • | • | ||
| SAN SIMEON SILVER METALLIC | • | • | • | • |
| SEQUOIA GREEN METALLIC | • | • | ||
| SHASTA PEARL WHITE | • | • | • | • |
| SIERRA BLACK | • | • | • | • |
| SIGNATURE RED | • | • | ||
| TIBURON GRAY METALLIC | • | • |
PAINT SCHEME Options
| BASE | Performance | Signature | Signature Performance | |
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| STANDARD PAINT | • | • | • | • |
SEAT TRIM Options
| BASE | Performance | Signature | Signature Performance | |
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| BLACK, FABRIC SEAT TRIM | • | |||
| BLACK, LEATHER SEAT TRIM | • | • | • | |
| GRAY, LEATHER SEAT TRIM | • | • | ||
| TAN, LEATHER SEAT TRIM | • | • | • | • |
| WHITE, LEATHER SEAT TRIM | • | • |
2012 Tesla Model S Technical Specifications
Brakes
| BASE | Performance | Signature | Signature Performance | |
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| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 14.0 x 1.3 | 14.0 x 1.3 | 14.0 x 1.3 | 14.0 x 1.3 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 14.4 x 1.1 | 14.4 x 1.1 | 14.4 x 1.1 | 14.4 x 1.1 |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| BASE | Performance | Signature | Signature Performance | |
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| Trunk Volume (ft) | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - |
Engine
| BASE | Performance | Signature | Signature Performance | |
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| Displacement | ||||
| Engine Type | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 362 @ 6000 | 416 @ 5000 | 416 @ 5000 | 416 @ 5000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 325 | 443 | 443 | 443 |
Exterior Dimensions
| BASE | Performance | Signature | Signature Performance | |
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| Height, Overall (in) | 56.5 | 56.5 | 56.5 | 56.5 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 196.0 | 196.0 | 196.0 | 196.0 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 116.5 | 116.5 | 116.5 | 116.5 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 77.3 | 77.3 | 77.3 | 77.3 |
Fuel Tank
| BASE | Performance | Signature | Signature Performance | |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
Steering
| BASE | Performance | Signature | Signature Performance | |
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| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Steering Type | Electric Rack-&-Pinion | Electric Rack-&-Pinion | Electric Rack-&-Pinion | Electric Rack-&-Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 37.0 | 37.0 | 37.0 | 37.0 |
Suspension
| BASE | Performance | Signature | Signature Performance | |
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| Suspension Type - Front | Double-Wishbone | Double-Wishbone | Double-Wishbone | Double-Wishbone |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs |
Tires
| BASE | Performance | Signature | Signature Performance | |
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| Front Tire Size | 245/35R21 | 245/35R21 | 245/35R21 | 245/35R21 |
| Rear Tire Size | 245/35R21 | 245/35R21 | 245/35R21 | 245/35R21 |
Transmission
| BASE | Performance | Signature | Signature Performance | |
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| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
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| Trans Type | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Vehicle
| BASE | Performance | Signature | Signature Performance | |
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| Front Head Room (in) | 38.8 | 38.8 | 38.8 | 38.8 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.7 | 42.7 | 42.7 | 42.7 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 57.7 | 57.7 | 57.7 | 57.7 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | 94.0 | 94.0 | 94.0 | 94.0 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 35.3 | 35.3 | 35.3 | 35.3 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 35.4 | 35.4 | 35.4 | 35.4 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 55.0 | 55.0 | 55.0 | 55.0 |
Weight Information
| BASE | Performance | Signature | Signature Performance | |
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| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 4647 | 4647 | 4647 | 4647 |
2012 Tesla Model S Safety Features
Safety Features
| 4-wheel anti-lock brakes |
| Electronic stability control |
| Traction control |
| Tire pressure monitor |
| Rollover & crash sensor disconnects high-voltage circuits |
| Backup camera |
| Dual front head airbags |
| Front knee & pelvis airbags |
| Side curtain airbags |
| Front-seat airbag occupant sensors |
| Three-point second-row seat belts |
| (3) second-row LATCH child seat anchors |
| Rear door child safety locks |
| Inside trunk safety release |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | N/A |
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