2018 Tesla S Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2018 Tesla S is built around three trims: 100D, 75D and P100D. The 2018 S is a 4-door sedan with a battery-electric drive (EV). The manual sets out procedures for the electric drive, suspension, steering and brakes, lists the specifications and torque values those jobs call for, and includes wiring diagrams and diagnostics for the car's electrical systems.

Engines covered

• Battery-electric drive (EV)

Body styles covered

• 4-door sedan

Trims covered

• 100D
• 75D
• P100D

Known issues on the 2018 S. The federal record holds 11 recalls, and one covered certain cars equipped with Autosteer, where the checks meant to keep the driver engaged might be too weak to prevent misuse; an over-the-air update tightened them. On certain cars, a factory reset turned off the sound that warns pedestrians of the car's approach. Complaints number 168, with forward collision avoidance at 49, the electrical system at 34 and vehicle speed control at 27. Crashes were reported in 36 complaints, fires in 3 and injuries in 16. Diagnostics and wiring diagrams for driver-assist and warning circuits appear here, with procedures, specifications and torque values for steering and brakes.