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The Tesla Model S launched in 2012 as the company's first mass-produced sedan, receiving a front-end facelift in 2016 and a major interior and powertrain refresh in 2021 that introduced the yoke steering wheel and tri-motor Plaid variant. Common service considerations include battery degradation over time, accelerated tire wear on performance variants, and brake calipers that can seize from limited use due to heavy regenerative braking. Earlier models have also seen issues with door handles, the central touchscreen, and air suspension components on equipped vehicles.
