2015 TESLA MODEL S Complaints

View complaints related to 2015 TESLA MODEL S. The complaints found here are submitted by actual consumers with first hand experience. There are more than 650 complaints submitted for the 2015 TESLA MODEL S. You can submit your own complaint to the NHTSA or call the Hotline, Monday-Friday 8am to 8pm at (888) 327-4236, TTY: (800) 424-9153.

  • 2015 TESLA MODEL S
    - Palm Springs, CA

    A recall for my main media control unit was announced in March 2021. I have STILL not received the replacement unit from Tesla. My main screen goes black while driving. I lose ability to control HVAC, navigation, music, suspension, security etc. I also am unable sometimes to drive the vehicle from standing as the car will "reboot" unexpectedly.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2015 TESLA MODEL S
    - Lynnwood, WA

    While I was backing out from my car garage and turn the steering wheel, I heard a squeaking sound while applying a brake on the passenger front tire area. I stopped the car and went out to check, the front passenger tire pretty much pushed all the way back touching the wheel arch liner (see photo). I called tesla and they sent a tow truck to towed it to their service center near by. I didn't realize how wide spread the issue was until I research the problem online. I filed this complaint to solidify with other people which have the same problem.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2015 TESLA MODEL S
    - Lake Forest, CA

    Brake and accelerator pedals are configured such that both are easily pressed together. Other unintended acceleration or loss of brakes complaints here may be the same issue. I was cornering and needed to slow. Pressing the brake pedal did not slow the vehicle. An error that both pedals are pressed was seen in the first occurrence. This time I only heard the chime. I couldn’t look to see the message. No crash, just a scary incident.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2015 TESLA MODEL S
    - Pittsburgh, PA

    I have developed bubbles in my central LED display. The car was being serviced. They were repairing a recalled eMMC chip. When I receive the car back, the central touchscreen had bubbles. They tell me that I need to replace it for a cost of $797. I am told that this is a safety issue oh, a fact that I can readily believe

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2015 TESLA MODEL S
    - Encinitas, CA

    Trunk states it's open, but it's closed. I can't reset it. When I crawled into the area to use the safety pull cord to open it, nothing happened! Well, the pull cord broke. What if I'd been kidnapped and put in there?? I cannot open the hatch and it looks like an expensive repair from what I've read online. Surely this is a safety issue and should be covered under a recall.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2015 TESLA MODEL S
    - San Jose, CA

    Sometime about a month ago, when driving along the Capitol Expressway going home, the huge Center Console screen suddenly went blank for a few seconds. With the screen off, most vehicle controls as not accessible. Since i was near a Supercharging Station, i parked there and performed reset while proceeding to charge. After a few minutes, screen went back on.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2015 TESLA MODEL S
    - EAST BETHEL, MN

    Left front wheel rubs against wheel well when turning and a rubbing sound is heard at speeds around 55 mph. The dealer inspected and said that the suspension had failed and needed replacement.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2015 TESLA MODEL S
    - Palm desert, CA

    The Contact owns a 2015 Tesla Model S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V035000 (Back Over Prevention, Visibility, Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle was exhibiting failure. The failure mileage was not available. The manufacturer was not contacted. Parts distribution disconnect.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2015 TESLA MODEL S
    - Mayfield Heights, OH

    when backing out of my garage, I heard some loud metal breaking sounds from the front of the car on the passenger side. I drove the car a short distance and heard grinding sounds ... at which point I had the car towed. The part that broke was one of the Fore Link Assembly parts (or else the Front Suspension Aft Link Assembly .... the Tesla service department replaced both) .... these are the components that control the direction of the right front wheel when turning. I will upload a picture of the parts that were replaced ... showing the broken part. To the best of my knowledge, there was no apparent precipitating cause for the failure.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2015 TESLA MODEL S
    - Garden Grove, CA

    The contact owns a 2015 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that the Media Control Unit eMMC screen was blank and inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that a chip replacement was needed. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE