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    Tesla Model S

    EPA Range: 242 miles

    RECALL ALERT:
    There are 9 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

    Reliability

    Overall Reliability

    The 2015 Model S is less reliable than other cars from the same model year.

    The 2015 Tesla Model S has been recalled 9 times by NHTSA. View Recalls
    Most Common Trouble Spots
    Common Trouble Spot
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    Owner Reported Trouble Spots

    The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2015 Tesla Model S owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.

    In-car Electronics

    Infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup or other camera/sensors, head-up display.

    What Owners Say

    Display screen goes blank

    ""When the car has been left for maybe an hour, the driver's display has to reboot itself before I can use the car.""

    Anonymous, WA (2015 Tesla Model S 70 Electric)
    Hardware replacement

    "sticky liquid oozed from under main screen. solution was screen replacement."

    Anonymous, CA (2015 Tesla Model S 85 Electric)

    "Drivers display delaminated and was replaced along with center display"

    Anonymous, AZ (2015 Tesla Model S 85D Electric)
    Other in-car electronics problem

    "My app has difficulty communicating with the car."

    Anonymous, WA (2015 Tesla Model S 70 Electric)

    "The horizontal touch screen in the center display leaks the viscous gel that gets all over anything you put under it in the console. It's like glue and the screen has a bubble from the loss of this gel. The fix is replacing the screen or the entire system."

    Anonymous A., CA (2015 Tesla Model S 90D Electric)

    ""The fluid that leaked from the dash cluster and the center stack is very thick and sticky. It normally resides between the background of each display and the clear outer surface. The same has happened in 2 neighbors Tesla S. One is a 2014 with 140,000. The other a 2018 with 88,000. Could be do to the hot conditions here in Palm Springs CA""

    Anonymous, CA (2015 Tesla Model S 70 Electric)
    Phone pairing (e.g., Bluetooth)

    ""About half the time I get in the car, the only phone I have connected through bluetooth, which is an iphone, doe not connect and I have to go through the menu to connect it. Frequently, it will play the audio from my phone for 5 seconds and then stop. I have to trick it by switching to radio and back. Although I always get it to connect, sometimes it takes me a minute or two""

    Anonymous, CA (2015 Tesla Model S 85D Electric)
    Steering wheel controls

    "Both thumb wheels stopped functioning so we could not change radio volume (left side) fan speed (right side) as well as the left side selector switch."

    Anonymous, CA (2015 Tesla Model S 70 Electric)

    Electrical Accessories

    Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, USB ports, alarm or security system, remote engine start, heated or cooled seats, heated steering wheel, headlights, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wireless charging pad.

    What Owners Say

    12V battery

    "The battery died. Had to get new"

    Anonymous, ON (2015 Tesla Model S P85D Electric)

    "Error message on the instrument cluster, saying to schedule service to replace the 12V battery. Drove it for several weeks, then had the 12V battery replaced."

    Anonymous, CA (2015 Tesla Model S 85 Electric)
    Exterior lights (other than headlights)

    "Turn signal does not go off after turning"

    Anonymous, CA (2015 Tesla Model S 85D Electric)
    Keyless entry

    "The car handle will not open costing me $1,000 to repair, which is about every other year"

    Anonymous, CA (2015 Tesla Model S 85D Electric)
    Other electrical system problem

    "charger port required replacement"

    Anonymous, CA (2015 Tesla Model S 85D Electric)

    Drive System

    Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline vibration, electrical failure, traction control, electronic stability control.

    What Owners Say

    CV joint

    "common problem with this model. Rough driving when turning"

    Anonymous, CA (2015 Tesla Model S Unsure Electric)
    Other driveline problem

    "It lasted a couple of weeks before being repaired. The control arm completely broke."

    Anonymous, WI (2015 Tesla Model S P85D Electric)

    EV Battery

    Electric/hybrid battery pack failure, replacement or malfunction, or cooling.

    What Owners Say

    Electric/hybrid battery pack replacement

    "without warning the car completely shut down and was unresponsive. Had to be towed to dealer. thankfully battery was still under warranty otherwise it would have been a $15k-$20k repair bill"

    Anonymous, CA (2015 Tesla Model S Unsure Electric)
    Other electric/hybrid battery problem

    "The car displayed a warning about the Fuse Pyrotechnic HV. Tesla replaced it and a reset was completed. 2.10 hours of labor cost 451.50 and fuse top cost $31 plus Pyrotechnic fuse was $175 total cost $657.50"

    Anonymous, TX (2015 Tesla Model S 85D Electric)

    Body Hardware

    Windows, locks and latches, doors or sliding doors, tailgate, trunk or hatch, mirrors, seat controls (power or manual), seat belts, sunroof, convertible top, glass defect.

    What Owners Say

    Tailgate, hatch or trunk

    "wouldn't open"

    Anonymous, CA (2015 Tesla Model S 90 Electric)

    "Trunk release mechanism failed and was replaced"

    Anonymous, AZ (2015 Tesla Model S 85D Electric)

    Brakes

    Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.

    What Owners Say

    Pulsation or vibration

    "brakes / steering wheel pulsed when breaking at high speed; happened very rarely as car is electric and regenative breaking almost always stops the car; pulsing in the breaks / steering wheel / car only occurred when at high speeds and when needing to use the brakes"

    Anonymous, GA (2015 Tesla Model S 70 Electric)

    Electric Motor

    Electric drive failure, replacement or malfunction.

    What Owners Say

    Other electric/hybrid motor problem

    ""Per Tesla service center, one of two temperature sensors is bad but they will only replace entire drive unit.""

    Anonymous A., AR (2015 Tesla Model S 85D Electric)

    Suspension/Steering

    Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.

    Paint/Trim

    Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust.

    Noises/Leaks

    Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks.

    EV Charging

    Won't charge at home; won't work with some public chargers; won't fully charge; charge connection; charge port door.

    Climate System

    AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage.

    2015 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability

    No Data Available

    Tesla vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability

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    Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for about 380,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how 2000 through 2025 vehicles are holding up in 20 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and brakes, to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
    Recalls
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    SEAT BELTS
    May 28, 2024
    A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
    Summary:
    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
    What should you do:
    Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-008.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 24V376000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 125233
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Jan 30, 2024
    Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Summary:
    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
    What should you do:
    Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 24V051000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 2193869
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Dec 12, 2023
    In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
    Summary:
    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy. In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature.
    What should you do:
    Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-008.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 23V838000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 2031220
    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
    Dec 21, 2021
    If 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 risk of a crash.
    Summary:
    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2014-2021 Model S vehicles. The front trunk latch assembly may be misaligned, preventing the secondary hood latch from engaging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 113, "Hood Latch System."
    What should you do:
    Tesla Service will inspect and reposition the latch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 18, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-11-003.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 21V00B000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 130441
    BACK OVER PREVENTION, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VISIBILITY
    Jan 29, 2021
    The eMMC controller wear-out condition can cause the loss of the rearview camera display, defrost/defog control settings, and exterior turn signal lighting, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
    Summary:
    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Tesla Model S and 2016-2018 Model X vehicles with a center display equipped with a NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and an 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device. When the 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device for the center display reaches lifetime wear, the eMMC controller will no longer be able to maintain the integrity of the filesystem, causing a failure in some of the center display functions.
    What should you do:
    Owners should ensure their vehicles are operating firmware release 2020.48.48.12 or newer, which will alert owners if the eMMC is approaching lifetime wear. Tesla will notify owners, and will replace the VCM daughterboard with one containing an enhanced eMMC controller, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-21-001.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 21V035000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 134951
    AIR BAGS
    Jan 07, 2019
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    Summary:
    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2014-2016 Model S vehicles 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 passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
    What should you do:
    Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will replace the passenger frontal air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2019. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-19-20-001.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 19V002000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 68673
    STEERING
    Mar 29, 2018
    Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
    Summary:
    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.
    What should you do:
    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.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 18V204000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 70421
    PARKING BRAKE
    Apr 19, 2017
    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.
    Summary:
    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.
    What should you do:
    Tesla will notify owners, and service centers will replace both the left and right electric parking brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2018. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-17-33-002.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 17V260000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 31709
    SEAT BELTS
    Nov 23, 2015
    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.
    Summary:
    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.
    What should you do:
    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.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 15V780000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 59415
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