Model S — Known Issues by Year (2020–2024)
Tesla's flagship. The 2021 refresh/Plaid is the dividing line — new interior, push-button doors, MCU3 (Ryzen).
2020 Raven, pre-refresh OK
A 2019–2020 'Raven' Long Range is a great used buy if you want a big Tesla — just budget for handle/suspension wear.
2021 Refresh + Plaid BUY
The best Model S ever made. If you can find one used in budget, buy.
2022 Refresh continues BUY
Same excellent refresh with slightly better supply than 2021.
2023 Round wheel returns; HW4 OK
A great pick if you want the round wheel and HW4 — supply and price are the only catches.
2024 HW4 standard BUY
Newest and most future-proof Model S, if you can find one in budget.