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2012 Tesla Model S Signature
MSRP: $95,400
Invoice: $0
Gas Mileage:
CTY: 88 HWY: 90 CMB: 89
Engine/Fuel: MOTOR /ELE
Transmission: A
Door/Body Style: 4 Door/Luxury Sedan,SDN
Drive Type: RWD
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- General
- MSRP: $95,400
- Invoice Price: $0
- Destination Charge: $0
- Warranty
- Basic (Month): 48
- Basic (Mileage): 50000
- Powertrain (Month): 48
- Powertrain (Mileage): 50000
- Rust (Month):
- Rust (Mileage):
Engine & Emissions
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- Engines & Emissions
- Roadside Assistance Warranty for 36-Months, 36,000-Miles
- ZLEV Emissions
- Engine
- Type of Engine: MOTOR
- Horsepower @ RPM: 362@6000
- Turbo: N
- RPM @ Peak Horsepower: 6000
- Fuel Type: ELE
Dimensions
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- Exterior Dimensions
- Track Front: 65.4
- Track Rear: 66.9
- Ground Clearance (in): 6.1
- Overall Length (in): 195.9
- Overall Width (in): 77.3
- Overall Height (in): 56.5
- Wheelbase (in): 117.7
- Curb weight (lbs): 4647
- Interior Dimensions
- Seating capacity - Standard: 5
- Seating Capacity - Maximum: 7
- Headroom front (in): 38.8
- Headroom rear (in): 35.3
- Hip room front (in): 55.0
- Hip room rear (in): 54.7
- Leg room front (in): 42.7
- Leg room rear (in): 35.4
- Shoulder room front (in): 57.7
- Shoulder room rear (in): 55.0
Features
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- Exterior Features
- Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board: Not listed
- Bumper Step Up: N/A
- Front Air Dam: N/A
- Metallic Paint: N/A
- Power Sliding Side Van Door: N/A
- Power Trunk Lid: Standard
- Rear Spoiler: Standard
- Skid Plate or Underbody Protection: N/A
- Splash or Mud Guards: Not listed
- Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles: N/A
- Exterior
- Automatic Headlights With Automatic On/Off and Time Delay
- Automatic High/Low Beam Control High Intensity Discharge Headlights With Automatic Leveling
- Chrome Grille, Body Side Moldings, Cladding, Chrome Exterior Door Handles and Chrome Side Windows
- Daytime Running Lights
- Front and Rear Body Color Bumpers
- Front Foglights
- Perimeter Lighting Activated Via Remote
- Rear Spoiler
- Automatic Climate Control
- Interior Air Filter
- Rear Air Conditioning Unit
- Rear HVAC Ducts
- Rear Seat Heating and Air Conditioning HVAC Controls
- Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls
- Auxiliary Audio Input Jack
- Hard Drive with 16GB total;
- In-Glass Radio Antenna
- Internet Access Available
- Memory Device Reader
- Navigation Aid With Voice Activation
- Wireless Communication Access For Enabled Devices with Streaming Audio
- 3-Memory Adjustments For Driver Side Include Automatic/Delayed Locking, Automatic Headlights, Exterior Mirrors, Steering Wheel and Seat
- Compass
- Cruise Control
- Digital Clock
- Exterior Temperature Gauge
- Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Audio and Cruise Control
- Tire Pressure Monitor
- Trip Computer With Trip Odometer
- Voice Activated Controls For Audio, Navigation System and Bluetooth(R) Wireless Enabled Devices
- Warning Lights Include Door Ajar, Headlights-On and Key-In-Ignition
- Alloy Wheels Front 21-in. X -in. and Rear 21-in. X -in.
- Front and Rear P245/35YR21 BSW Performance Tires
- Spare Tire Credit/Delete
- Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir
- Glass Rear Window on Convertible
- Heated Exterior Mirror
- Heated Washer System
- Heated Windshield Glass
- Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror
- Interval Wipers
- Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror
- Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror
- Power Backlight Window
- Rain Sensing Wipers
- Rear Wiper
- Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window
- Tinted Glass
- Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval
- Windshield Wiper De-Icer
- Dual Body Color Power Folding Power Adjustable Heated Electrochromic Exterior Rearview Mirrors With 3-Position Memory
- Front and Rear Power Windows With One-Touch Up and One-Touch Down
- Front Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
- Front Vanity Mirror
- Rain Sensing Vehicle Speed Sensing Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
- Rear Window Defroster
- Tinted Glass
Safety Features
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- Safety Features
- Driver Airbag
- Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags
- Front Dual Knee Airbags
- Front Pretensioners
- Passenger Airbag
- Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor
- Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelts
- Rear Electronic Parking Aid With Camera
- Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags
- Side Guard Door Beams
- Anti-Theft
- Locking Pickup Truck Tailgate
- Power Child Safety Door Locks Located on Rear Doors
- Power Door Locks Operated Via Key and Remote With Automatic Locking
- Power Trunk Lock/Unlock Via Multi-Function Remote and Interior Switch
- Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Alarm and Engine Immobilizer
- Braking & Traction
- 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
- Automatic Release Parking Brake
- Front Power 355-mm Ventilated Disc and Rear Power 365-mm Ventilated Disc Brakes
- Traction Control Controlled by Engine Management
- Vehicle Stability Control System
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NHTSA Test Results
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Crash Test Data for 2012 Tesla
No crash test data exists.Service Bulletins for 2012 Tesla
2012 TESLA MODEL S Bulletin Number: 13-31-003 TESLA MOTORS, INC 2012-2013 MODEL S: INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS DEVELOPING GREATER FREE PLAY THAN EXPECTED. INSTALLING (4)WEDGE- LOCK WASHERS ON THE LOWER ARM BALL JOINT WILL CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *LJ Bulletin Number: 15-17-005 TESLA MOTORS, INC 2012-2014: BULLETIN INFORMATION REGARDING UPGRADED 12V POSITIVE JUMP POST NEEDS REPLACEMENT OF THE OLD POST WHICH CAN CAUSE CORROSION & PREVENT EXTERNAL CHARGING OF THE 12V BATTERY. *LJ Bulletin Number: SB1313001R6 THIS SERVICE BULLETIN CONTAINS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPTIONAL THIRD ROW SEAT. INCLUDED IN THIS PROCEDURE ARE STEPS TO ADD THE REAR CROSSMEMBER (IF NEEDED), REMOVE AND MODIFY EXISTING TRIM PANELS, INSTALL HARDWARE, ADD THE 2ND RO Bulletin Number: SB1315007R3 DESCRIBES HOW TO INSTALL THE CENTER CONSOLE FLOOR FINISHER TO MATCH THE DASH TRIM APPEARANCE. Bulletin Number: SB1315014R4 DESCRIBES HOW TO INSTALL THE 1ST GENERATION PREMIUM CENTER CONSOLE ASSEMBLY. Bulletin Number: SB-13-24-006 R3 Some Model S vehicles might experience wind noise from the leading edge of the panoramic roof at high speed. Bulletin Number: SB-13-50-003 TESLA MOTORS INC. : INSTRUCTIONS ON REASSEMBLY OF HPWC FUSES. *LJ Bulletin Number: SB-13-90-002 R3 Instructions for installing the carbon fiber spoiler. Bulletin Number: SB-13-96-002 TESLA MOTORS INC. : SERVICE BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SB-12-95-002 REVISION DATED NOVEMBER 12, 2012 . MRB PARTS RETURNS LIST FOR ALL NON-MAINTENANCE RELATED MODEL S PARTS EXCEPT 6005894 & 1021634. *LJ Bulletin Number: SB-14-17-003 TESLA: INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF REAR DOORS, ON SOME VEHICLES, THAT MAY BE COMPATIBLE BUT FAIL TO HAVE SAME MOUNTING POINTS FOR ELECTRICAL HARNESS. MODEL 2012-2014 S. *PE Bulletin Number: SB-14-21-004 TESLA: INSIDE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC), CIRCUIT BOARD WAS SOLDERED, WHILE USING AN IMPROPER FLUX, IN SOME VEHICLES, AND CAN LEAD TO SHORTER THAN EXPECTED LIFESPAN AND QUALITY CONCERNS. MODEL 2012-2014 S. *PE Bulletin Number: SB-14-30-002 R4 Three metal plates are installed on the front subframe to deflect road debris and protect the underbody from possible damage. Bulletin Number: SB14-50-002 R1 TESLA: WHEN CHARGING, CORROSION, PHYSICAL DAMAGE TO RECEPTACLES, OR INAPPROPRIATE WIRING OR INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL OUTLETS CAN CAUSE HIGHER THAN NORMAL ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE. MODEL 2012-2014 S. *PE Bulletin Number: SB-15-11-001 TESLA MOTORS: 2012-2014 S MODELS; BULLETIN INSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR GUIDELINES FOR DRAFT ENTERING CABIN FROM A-PILLAR. *LJ Bulletin Number: SB-15-16-002 R1 It is possible to accidentally break off the aeroshield support tab from the HV Battery. If the tab breaks, the mid aeroshield is not fully supported, reducing the aerodynamic efficiency of the vehicle. The operation of the HV Battery is no Bulletin Number: SB1517003R2 IT IS NOW POSSIBLE TO RETROFIT THE CONTINENTAL TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) ONTO VEHICLES THAT WERE ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED WITH A BAOLONG TPMS. Bulletin Number: SB-15-17-003 R3 It is now possible to retrofit the Continental Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) onto vehicles that were originally equipped with a Baolong TPMS. Bulletin Number: SB-15-17-003 R4 It is now possible to retrofit the Continental Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) onto vehicles that were originally equipped with a Baolong TPMS. Bulletin Number: SB1615001 DESCRIBES HOW TO RETROFIT THE 2ND GENERATION PREMIUM CENTER CONSOLE ASSEMBLY. Bulletin Number: SB1690001 DESCRIBES HOW TO INSTALL THE PERFORMANCE PEDAL SET ACCESSORY. Bulletin Number: SB-17-10-006 R1 On Model S, the windshield wiper motor bracket might become loose, resulting in a popping or clicking noise during windshield wiper operation. Bulletin Number: SB-18-13-002 On some Model S base trim 1st row seats, the Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking motion in the seat. This does not affect performan Bulletin Number: SB-18-13-002 R1 On some Model S base trim front seats, the forward inboard Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing (nearest to the center console) used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking moti Bulletin Number: SB-18-13-002 R2 On some Model S base trim front seats, the forward inboard Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing (nearest to the center console) used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking moti Bulletin Number: SB-18-32-002 R1 Long-term exposure to high-corrosion environments might weaken the bolts that attach the power steering motor to the steering rack housing. Bulletin Number: SB-18-32-002 R3 Long-term exposure to high-corrosion environments might weaken the bolts that attach the power steering motor to the steering rack housing. Bulletin Number: SB-19-11-001 On certain Model S vehicles, the liftgate has plugs that do not allow water to drain, causing condensation to build up inside the tail light assembly. Tail light functionality is not affected. The retrofit of updated drain-type liftgate plu Bulletin Number: TN-13-16-002 TESLA: WHEN REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK THESE PROCEDURES NEED TO BE FOLLOWED IN ORDER TO ENSURE PROPER SEALING OF THE HV RAPID MATE. NO MODEL OR MODEL YEARS GIVEN. *JS Recalls for 2012 Tesla
2012 TESLA MODEL S NHTSA Campaign ID: SEAT BELTS:FRONT Manufacturer: Tesla Motors, Inc. Manufacture Dates: 05/31/2012 - 11/12/2015 Potential Units Affected: 59415 Defect Description:
Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Model S vehicles manufactured May 31, 2012, to November 12, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with driver or front passenger seat belts that may be improperly connected to the outboard lap pretensioner.
Consequence:
If the seat belt is not correctly attached to the pretensioner, it may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Action:
Tesla will notify owners, and service centers will inspect the driver and front passenger seat belts, correcting their connection, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2015. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-15-20-002.
2012 TESLA MODEL S NHTSA Campaign ID: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL Manufacturer: Tesla Motors, Inc. Manufacture Dates: 05/31/2012 - 12/31/2012 Potential Units Affected: 2997 Defect Description:
Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2012 Model S vehicles. These vehicles are 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 frontal air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Action:
Tesla will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2017. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
2012 TESLA MODEL S NHTSA Campaign ID: PARKING BRAKE Manufacturer: Tesla Motors, Inc. Manufacture Dates: 07/12/2012 - 11/17/2016 Potential Units Affected: 31709 Defect Description:
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.
Consequence:
If the gear breaks during parking brake release, the vehicle will not be able to be moved. If the gear breaks during parking brake application, the parking brake may not adequately hold the vehicle, potentially resulting in the vehicle rolling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Action:
Tesla will notify owners, and service centers will replace the electric parking brake calipers, free of charge. A remedy is currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed June 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-17-33-002.
2012 TESLA MODEL S NHTSA Campaign ID: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc. Manufacture Dates: 05/31/2012 - 04/09/2016 Potential Units Affected: 70421 Defect Description:
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.
Consequence:
Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Action:
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 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-18-32-002.
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