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2015 Tesla Model S recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component9
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Seat belts | 2 |
| Electrical system | 2 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Parking brake | 1 |
Safety recalls9
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| May 28, 202424V376000 | Seat belts: front warning light/devicesA seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 24V376000
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| Jan 30, 202424V051000 | Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelWarning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 24V051000
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| Dec 12, 202323V838000 | Electrical system: ADAS autonomous/self drivingIn certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or… Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 23V838000
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| Dec 21, 202121V00B000 | Latches/locks/linkages: hood latchIf the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the… DetailsHide details for campaign 21V00B000
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| Jan 29, 202121V035000 | Back over prevention: softwareThe eMMC controller wear-out condition can cause the loss of the rearview camera display, defrost/defog control settings, and exterior turn signal lighting, reducing… DetailsHide details for campaign 21V035000
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| Jan 7, 201919V002000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V002000
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Owner complaints by component646
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 256 | 40 |
| Unknown or other | 184 | 28 |
| Suspension | 147 | 23 |
| Steering | 51 | 8 |
| Exterior lighting | 44 | 7 |
| Vehicle speed control | 39 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 30 | 5 |
| Power train | 29 | 4 |
| Structure | 29 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 29 | 4 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 26 | 4 |
| Air bags | 21 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 20 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 16 | 2 |
| Engine | 15 | 2 |
8 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Model S 60KWH, Model S 70D, Model S 85D, Model S 85KWH, Model S P85D.
Latest reports
- Steering
“A few times the steering control has shut off while I am driving. Steering failure lasts a few seconds and then returns to normal function. The car makes a VERY loud alarm sound when the steering is inoperable.”
- Electrical system
“Many air bubbles are appearing towards the bottom of the instrument panel on our 2015 Tesla Model S. This started a couple of weeks ago and the bubbles are increasing in size and number and they are moving upwards.”
- Power train
“Large drive unit that has previously been replaced by Tesla failed due to coolant ingress leaking through rotor seal. Known issue per 3rd party technicians.”
Other Tesla Model S model years
- 201910 recalls44 complaints
- 201811 recalls169 complaints
- 20179 recalls428 complaints
- 201610 recalls648 complaints
- 20159 recalls668 complaints
- 20149 recalls366 complaints
- 201311 recalls460 complaints
- 20128 recalls61 complaints
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2015 Tesla Model S recall questions
How many recalls does the 2015 Tesla Model S have?
NHTSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Tesla Model S. The most recent, 24V376000 (reported May 28, 2024), concerns seat belts. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2015 Tesla Model S recalls for?
The largest group is seat belts, with 2 campaigns. Others: electrical system (2), latches/locks/linkages (1), back over prevention (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Tesla Model S?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 256 complaints out of 646 filed with NHTSA (40%). Across all complaints, owners reported 69 crashs and 11 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2015 Tesla Model S?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Tesla recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Tesla dealer.
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