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Monroney · NHTSA & EPA · 2012–2026 · Updated Aug 5, 2026 · 4.0 ★★★★★★★★★★ Reliability Score
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The Tesla Model S window sticker (Monroney label) lists its original factory MSRP, standard and optional equipment, EPA fuel economy (up to 124 mpg combined) and NHTSA safety ratings. ForCar recreates it from the VIN using official NHTSA data — free.

The Tesla Model S window sticker — build, options & years

The Tesla Model S ran from 2012–2026. Its Monroney label captures exactly how each one left the factory — the build, the options it was optioned with and the price, including its electric range and MPGe rating.

EPA range
410 mi
EPA fuel economy
up to 124 mpg combined
Warranty as sold
4 years / 50,000 miles basic
Powertrain warranty
8 years / 100,000–150,000 miles (battery & drive unit)
Generations
1 (2012–2026)

Which year's sticker do I need? Any Tesla Model S VIN works — ForCar reads the exact model year automatically. On owner data the cleanest years are 2015, 2016, 2017; the most-complained-about are 2013, 2014, 2021. For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Tesla Model S VIN decoder.

What the Tesla Model S sticker says about fuel

Fuel economy is a legally required block on every Monroney label — city, highway and combined figures plus the estimated annual fuel bill. These are the EPA numbers on file for the Model S, latest tested year 2026:

FIG.01·Tesla Model S — EPA Fuel Economy on the Window Sticker
01
Citystop-start driving132 MPGe
02
Highwaysteady cruising116 MPGe
03
Combinedthe headline figure on the label124 MPGe
TOP 3·UNIT EPA MPGe·SOURCE EPA fuel-economy database

The label also prints an estimated $600 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles. EPA files the Model S under Large Cars, which is the class it gets compared against on the sticker. Electric models are rated in MPGe — miles per gallon of energy equivalent, with 410 miles of EPA range.

How the Model S's sticker figure changed

Combined MPG printed on the label, model year by model year — 2012 to 2026. Useful when you're comparing an older sticker with a newer one:

FIG.02·Tesla Model S — EPA Combined MPG by Model Year
201220142016201820202022202420268995104103117120122124
RANGE 89 → 124·SOURCE EPA · 2012–2026

Over that span the combined figure rose by 35 mpg, so an early sticker and a recent one describe noticeably different cars. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, which shifts figures printed before and after that year.

Safety ratings printed on the label

The second required block: NHTSA's five-star crash results. This is what the Model S sticker carries as of its 2016 rating:

FIG.03·Tesla Model S — NHTSA Safety Ratings
01
Overall★★★★★5★
02
Frontal crash★★★★★5★
03
Side crash★★★★★5★
04
Rollover★★★★★5★
TOP 4·UNIT NHTSA stars (out of 5)·SOURCE NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

Stars are awarded per test, so a car can hold five overall and fewer for rollover — tall vehicles usually give ground there. Compare against every rated model in the safest cars ranking.

The sticker price then — the market price now

A Monroney label freezes the price on the day the car left the factory. What it's worth today is a different number, and this is it: median asking price of the Model S by model year, from 274 live US listings:

FIG.04·Tesla Model S — Market Price by Model Year
Model yearMedian asking priceSample
2023$63,50011 listings
2022$41,98022 listings
2021$45,45027 listings
2019$26,98013 listings
2018$23,00022 listings
2017$19,95020 listings
2016$16,99020 listings
2015$16,99935 listings
2014$12,99554 listings
2013$10,99038 listings
2012$12,99512 listings
ROWS 11·SOURCE ForCar market data

A 2023 Model S asks a median $63,500 today, a 2012 about $12,995. Full breakdown on the Tesla Model S value page.

What's on the Tesla Model S sticker

Every Monroney label carries the same required blocks: MSRP with itemised options, EPA fuel economy — for this car 124 mpg combined, NHTSA safety ratings — 5 stars overall here, standard and optional equipment, and parts-content origin. ForCar rebuilds the label from the VIN, so it comes back with that car's exact build rather than a generic spec.

For how to read each block, what to do if the sticker is lost, and how it differs from a build sheet, see the window sticker guide.

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ForCar Reliability Score
Tesla Model S · 15 model years
Safety (NHTSA)5.0
Recall record3.0
Complaint severity3.5

How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%) — not user reviews. For full recalls, MPG and safety see the Tesla Model S VIN decoder.

Model S window sticker — every model year

This covers the Tesla Model S for 2012–2026. Just enter the VIN above — ForCar pulls the exact build and Monroney label for that specific year automatically. No need to pick a year. Driving something else? Browse window stickers for every Tesla model.

Want recalls, MPG, safety and reliability too? See the full Tesla Model S VIN decoder →

Where to find the VIN

  1. WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, visible from outside.
  2. Door jambSticker on the driver's door frame.
  3. DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card.

Window sticker — frequently asked

What MPG does the Tesla Model S window sticker show?

The EPA figures on file are 124 mpg combined (132 city / 116 highway), from its 2026 rating, with an estimated $600 a year in fuel printed alongside.

What safety rating is on the Tesla Model S sticker?

5 stars overall from NHTSA as of its 2016 rating. The label breaks it down per test: Overall 5★, Frontal crash 5★, Side crash 5★, Rollover 5★.

What is a Tesla Model S worth now versus its sticker price?

The label freezes the factory price; today a 2023 asks a median $63,500 and a 2012 about $12,995 across 274 live listings. See the Tesla Model S value page.

What is a window sticker (Monroney label)?

The Monroney sticker is the label legally required on every new US vehicle — MSRP, standard and optional equipment with prices, EPA fuel economy, safety ratings and warranty.

Can I get a window sticker by VIN for free?

Yes — enter the VIN and ForCar recreates the build (equipment, MPG, safety) from NHTSA's public database, free with no signup.

Is this the same as CarEdge or Monroney.com?

Like those sites, ForCar recreates the original window sticker from the VIN for free — equipment, EPA MPG and safety from official NHTSA and EPA data, plus a built-in editor to add pricing and options.

Is the recreated sticker the same as the original?

It rebuilds the factory equipment, EPA MPG and safety from official data. Exact dealer-added pricing may differ, but the core Monroney content matches.

Where do I find the VIN?

Lower-left of the windshield, the driver's door-jamb sticker, or your registration and insurance documents.

What's the difference between a window sticker and a build sheet?

The window sticker (Monroney label) is the consumer-facing label with MSRP, equipment, MPG and safety. A build sheet is the factory's internal spec list — option codes, paint code and assembly details. ForCar's VIN lookup pulls both.

Can I get a window sticker for a used or older car?

Yes. ForCar rebuilds the original window sticker for used and older vehicles from the VIN. Coverage runs back to about 1981, when the 17-character VIN became standard; most cars from the 1990s on have full data.

I lost my window sticker — can I get a copy?

Yes. Enter the VIN, view the recreated Monroney label and use Print / Save as PDF to keep a copy for your records, an insurance claim or a sale. There's no need to contact the dealer or manufacturer.

Why might the recreated MSRP differ from the original?

The factory equipment, EPA MPG and safety match the original. Dealer-added options, regional packages and destination charges can vary, so the exact total may differ slightly from the printed sticker.

Window-sticker data rebuilt from NHTSA vPIC (equipment), EPA fueleconomy.gov (MPG) and NHTSA safety ratings. Monroney label per the Automobile Information Disclosure Act. Last updated Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.