Tesla Model S: Contacting Tesla Roadside Assistance
Tesla Roadside Assistance is available to you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for the duration of your warranty period. Tesla Roadside Assistance is also available to speak with roadside service professionals to answer any questions and explain the proper procedure for transporting your vehicle.
When contacting Tesla Roadside Assistance, please provide:
- The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN is displayed when you touch Controls > Software. The VIN can also been seen on the upper dashboard by looking through the driver's side of the windshield.
- Your exact location.
- The nature of the problem.
If available in your region, you can also expedite your request, by choosing the Roadside Assistance option in the Tesla mobile app.
NOTE: For a detailed description of Tesla's Roadside Assistance policy, go to the support page on the Tesla web site for your region.
Regional Phone Number(s)
Mexico: 1-800-228-8145
United States and Canada: 1-877-79TESLA (1-877-798-3752)
NOTE: The phone number is also available by touching Controls > Service.
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Approved Methods for Transporting
A flatbed truck or comparable transport vehicle is the
recommended method of transporting Model S. The
vehicle can face either direction when using a flatbed.
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Scheduled Charging and Scheduled
Departure
Toggle between Scheduled Departure and Scheduled
Charging by touching Controls > Charging > Switch to
Scheduled Charging/Scheduled Departure when
Model S is in Park.
NOTE: Scheduled Charging/Scheduled Departure
settings are also available on the Climate Controls
screen and in the Tesla mo
