Tesla Model S (North America) (2012-2018) fuse box diagrams & schemes

Years of production: 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Fuse Box Locations

Tesla Model S (North America) Fuse box fuse box locations

Three fuse boxes are located under the maintenance panel, located in the front trunk.


  • 1. Fuse box 1 (see Fuse Box 1 on page 118 in manual). DO NOT replace these fuses. If one of them fails, contact Tesla.
  • 2. Fuse box 2 (see Fuse Box 2 on page 120 in manual).
  • 3. Fuse box 3 (see Fuse Box 3 on page 122 in manual).

If Model S is equipped with the cold weather option, an additional fuse box (4) is located under the driver’s side trim panel.

Replacing a Fuse

Tesla Model S (North America) Fuse box replacing a fuse

To remove a fuse box cover, press the plastic tabs on either side.

Identify the fuse protecting the affected circuit. Refer to the label on the inside of the fuse box cover or the fuse tables provided in this section.

Pull the fuse to remove it. A break in the wire inside the fuse indicates that the fuse has blown.

Note: Do not replace fuses in fuse boxes 1 and 4, and do not remove or replace any relays. If one of these fails, contact Tesla.

Fuse Box 1

Tesla Model S (North America) Fuse box fuse box 1

Note: Access to fuse box 1 requires removal of components that must be performed by a Tesla service technician. The following fuse list is provided only to assist you in determining if a fuse in this box needs to be replaced. Contact Tesla Service if one of these fuses needs to be replaced.

FuseRatingCircuit Protected
15 AAccessory sensor, radio, USB hub
25 AHeadlight leveling system (EU/China Coil Suspension vehicles only)
35 AVanity lights, rear view mirror
430 AOutboard rear seat heaters (cold weather option)
515 ASeat heater (driver’s seat)
620 ABase audio amplifier
715 ASeat heater (front passenger seat)
820 APremium audio amplifier
925 ASunroof
105 APassive safety restraints
115 ASteering wheel switches
125 ASensor for Drive mode and Yaw Rate (Stability/Traction Control)
1315 AWiper park
145 ADrive inverter
1520 AElectric parking brake
165 AParking sensors
1720 AElectric parking brake
185 ANot used
195 AIn-vehicle HVAC sensor
205 ACabin air heater logic
2115 ACoolant pump 1
225 AInlet actuators
2315 ACoolant pump 2
245 ACabin climate control
2515 ACoolant pump 3
26-Not used
2710 AThermal controller

Fuse Box 2

Tesla Model S (North America) Fuse box fuse box 2
FuseRatingCircuit Protected
2825 AWindow lift motor (right rear)
2910 AContactor power
3025 AWindow lift motor (right front)
31-Not used
3210 ADoor controls (right side)
33-Not used
3430 ARear center seat heaters, washer/wiper de-ice (cold weather option)
3515 A12V power socket
3625 AAir suspension
3725 AWindow lift motor (left rear)
385 ADriver's seat memory
3925 AWindow lift motor (left front)
405 ARear door handles
4110 ADoor controls (left side)
4230 APowered liftgate
435 APerm. power sensor, brake switch
445 ACharger (charge port)
4520 APassive entry (horns)
4630 ABody controls (group 2)
475 AGlove box light
4810 ABody controls (group 1)
495 AInstrument panel
505 ASiren, intrusion/tilt sensor (Europe only)
5120 ATouchscreen
5230 AHeated rear window
535 ABattery management system
54-Not used
5530 ALeft front electric seat
5630 ARight front electric seat
5725 ACabin fan
58-Not used
59-Not used

Fuse Box 3

Tesla Model S (North America) Fuse box fuse box 3
FuseRatingCircuit Protected
7140 ACondenser fan (left)
7240 ACondenser fan (right)
7340 AVacuum pump
7420 A12V drive rail (cabin)
755 APower steering
765 AABS
7725 AStability control
7820 AHeadlights - high/low beam
7930 ALight - exterior/interior

Fuse Box 4

Tesla Model S (North America) Fuse box fuse box 4

If Model S is equipped with the cold weather option, an additional fuse box (4) is located under the driver’s side trim panel. Access to fuse box 4 requires removal of several components that must be performed by a Tesla service technician. The following fuse list is provided only to assist you in determining if a fuse in this box needs to be replaced. Contact Tesla Service if one of these fuses needs to be replaced.

FuseRatingCircuit Protected
10115 ALeft rear seat heater
10215 ARight rear seat heater
1035 AMiddle rear seat heater control
10415 AMiddle rear seat heater
10515 AWiper de-icer
106-Not used

Information about the model

Tesla Inc. is a new automobile company that has recently gained a lot of popularity because of its electric vehicles. It is an American automobile manufacturing company that was founded in 2003. The company is known for making electric cars. Their futuristic cars have received great appreciation in the automobile industry. They are currently one of the top car companies in the world.

Out of their current car models, Tesla Model S is one of them. It is an all-electric five-door liftback sedan. To know more about it, give this article a read.

Tesla Model S (North America): 2012 to 2018

The production of the Tesla Model S for US market started in 2012 and continued till 2018. This is an all-electric range of cars with advanced features. This is one of Tesla’s popular car models.

Model S cars from Tesla come with a feature called Autopilot which is an advanced driver assistance system. It allows the car to operate without a driver. However, a driver must be present to take control of the vehicle when there is an issue. In 2013, Model S ranked as one of the first electric cars to make the top monthly sales. Coming to the design, the car features a front trunk and a large rear trunk space. The Model S is available in many versions and each of them differs in terms of power, energy capacity, and equipment.

The Model S is classified as a full-size luxury car in the US. It has a three-phase, four-pole AC induction 416 hp and 443 ft. lb rear-mounted electric motor with a copper rotor. The Model S P90D comes with a top speed of 155 mph and can be accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in less than 3 seconds. By far, Model S by Tesla is one of the best electric cars ever made. It is pure luxury on four wheels.

All Tesla Model S (North America) info & diagrams provided on this site are provided for general information purpose only. Actual Tesla Model S (North America) (2012-2018) diagrams & schemes (fuse box diagrams & layouts, location diagrams, wiring diagrams etc.) may vary depend on the model version.
Comments (3):

~Alan popper 24-03-2019
What about the side view mirrors?


~Ihor 25-07-2020
Were located fuse for left rear door in model S p100d. 2018


~Austin Casanova 15-09-2021
I have a 2015 p90d and can’t seem to find the same fuse diagrams as posted any way to find out on what make i have … just got the car so still getting the details …


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