Tesla · model year 2016
2016 Tesla Model S
Specifications and certified data for the 2016 model year. All Tesla Model S model years →
2016 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | — | Electric | Automatic | 260 | 0 | — | Dossier |
| 70 | — | Electric | Other | — | 0 | — | Dossier |
| 70D | — | Electric | Other | — | 0 | — | Dossier |
| 90D | — | Electric | Other | — | 0 | — | Dossier |
| P90D | — | Electric | Other | — | 0 | — | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2016 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 89 | — | 234 | EPA ↗ | |
| 2016 | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 89 | — | 265 | EPA ↗ | |
| 2016 | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 89 | — | 265 | EPA ↗ | |
| 2016 | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 101 | — | 240 | EPA ↗ | |
| 2016 | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 100 | — | 270 | EPA ↗ | |
| 2016 | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 103 | — | 294 | EPA ↗ | |
| 2016 | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 93 | — | 253 | EPA ↗ | |
| 2016 | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 95 | — | 270 | EPA ↗ | |
| 2016 | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 98 | — | 249 | EPA ↗ | |
| 2016 | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 103 | — | 259 | EPA ↗ | |
| 2016 | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 99 | — | 210 | EPA ↗ | |
| 2016 | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 104 | — | 218 | EPA ↗ | |
| 2016 | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 98 | — | 315 | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Tesla Model S 60 5 HB RWD Early Release | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2016 Tesla Model S 70 5 HB RWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2016 Tesla Model S 70D 5 HB AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2016 Tesla Model S 75 5 HB RWD Early Release | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2016 Tesla Model S 85 5 HB RWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2016 Tesla Model S 90 5 HB RWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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24V376000 2024-05-28 · model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
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 Motor…
Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-008.
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24V051000 2024-01-30 · model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
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 with…
Remedy: Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.
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23V838000 2023-12-12 · model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
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…
Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Sources
- UK VCA fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.