2016 Tesla Model S

US · Sedan · Large Cars

The 2016 Tesla Model S is listed in the US market as a sedan with electric power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Tri-motor all-wheel drive with carbon-sleeved rotors
Power: 1,019 hp (760 kW)
Torque: 1,047 lb-ft (1,420 Nm)
Transmission: Single-speed
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
Fuel: Electric
Economy: 210 mi (338 km) to 315 mi (507 km) range
Seating: 5 seats

Exterior (Front)

Photo: Vauxford (CC BY-SA 4.0) · CC BY-SA 4.0

Specifications at a Glance

Key Performance & Dimensions

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

Tri-motor all-wheel drive with carbon-sleeved rotors

Power Output

1019 hp (760 kW)

Peak Torque

1047 lb-ft (1420 Nm)

Range / Battery

100 kWh battery

Drivetrain

RWD, AWD

Transmission

Single-speed

Capacity

5 seats · 4 doors

Exterior Dimensions

195.7″ L × 77.2″ W × 56.7″ H

Curb Weight

4,420 lbs (2,005 kg)

Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Tri-motor all-wheel drive with carbon-sleeved rotors
Power	1,019 hp (760 kW)
Torque	1,047 lb-ft (1,420 Nm)
Fuel type	Electric	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Performance

Performance
Specification	Value	Source
0–100 km/h	2.1 s
Top speed	200 mph (322 km/h)

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Single-speed	EPA fueleconomy.gov
Gears	1
Drivetrain	Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD

Dimensions

Dimensions
Specification	Value	Source
Length	195.7 in (4,970 mm)
Width	77.2 in (1,960 mm)
Height	56.7 in (1,440 mm)
Wheelbase	116.5 in (2,960 mm)

Weight

Weight
Specification	Value	Source
Curb weight	4,420 lb (2,005 kg)

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Electric range	210 mi (338 km) to 315 mi (507 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
Battery capacity	100.0 kWh

Capacity

Capacity
Specification	Value	Source
Seats	5
Doors	4

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Displacement, Cylinders, Aspiration, Towing capacity, Payload, Ground clearance, Gross vehicle weight rating, Combined, City, Highway, Fuel tank, Cargo volume. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

13 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 11, 2026.

24V376000: 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 Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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.
Reported May 28, 2024. View on NHTSA
24V051000: 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 the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105,…
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.
Reported January 30, 2024. View on NHTSA
23V838000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING: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 controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2…
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 recall is…
Reported December 12, 2023. View on NHTSA
23V085000: STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD Beta) software or pending installation. The FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through an intersection while in a turn-only lane, entering a stop sign-controlled…
Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-001.
Reported February 15, 2023. View on NHTSA
22V037000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop.
Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that disables the "rolling stop" functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.…
Reported January 27, 2022. View on NHTSA
21V00B000: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2014-2021 Model S vehicles. The front trunk latch assembly may be misaligned, preventing the secondary hood latch from engaging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 113, "Hood Latch System."
Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and reposition the latch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 18, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this…
Reported December 21, 2021. View on NHTSA
21V035000: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
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 no longer be able to maintain the integrity of the filesystem, causing a failure…
Remedy: Owners should ensure their vehicles are operating firmware release 2020.48.48.12 or newer, which will alert owners if the eMMC is approaching lifetime wear. Tesla will notify owners, and will replace the VCM daughterboard with one…
Reported January 29, 2021. View on NHTSA
19V002000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2014-2016 Model S vehicles 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 passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to…
Remedy: Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will replace the passenger frontal air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2019. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this…
Reported January 7, 2019. View on NHTSA
18V204000: 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.
Remedy: Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and add a corrosion-preventative sealer, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at…
Reported March 29, 2018. View on NHTSA
17V260000: 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.
Remedy: Tesla will notify owners, and service centers will replace both the left and right electric parking brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2018. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's…
Reported April 19, 2017. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 6, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 13, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 6, 2026

Data verified: November 6, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2016 Tesla Model S have?

Tri-motor all-wheel drive with carbon-sleeved rotors. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

How much horsepower does the 2016 Tesla Model S have?

1,019 hp (760 kW), as listed by our sources.

What is the electric range of the 2016 Tesla Model S?

210 mi (338 km) to 315 mi (507 km) of electric range, as listed by our sources.

Is the 2016 Tesla Model S front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD.

How many seats does the 2016 Tesla Model S have?

5 seats.

How long is the 2016 Tesla Model S?

195.7 in (4,970 mm).

Are there recalls for the 2016 Tesla Model S?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 11, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.