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2015 Tesla Model S electrical system problems

The 2015 Tesla Model S has 290 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 28% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

290

Electrical System complaints

28%

Share of year

11

Crash-involved

2

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

Model S electrical system complaints by model year290 complaints2012: 40 complaints2013: 203 complaints2014: 138 complaints2015: 290 complaints2016: 160 complaints2017: 118 complaints2018: 38 complaints2019: 5 complaints2020: 7 complaints2021: 25 complaints2022: 15 complaints2023: 8 complaints2024: 8 complaints
Model S electrical system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

24V051000Electrical SystemJanuary 30, 2024 · 2,193,869 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

23V838000Electrical SystemDecember 12, 2023 · 2,031,220 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

What owners report

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 TESLA MODEL S. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH WITH THE AUTO PILOT ENGAGED, THE AUTO PILOT STEERED THE VEHICLE TO THE LEFT. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A METAL DIVIDER. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED.…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · August 18, 2016 · crash

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2015 Tesla Model S have?

NHTSA has 290 complaints about the 2015 Tesla Model S electrical system — 28% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2015 Tesla Model S electrical system?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the electrical system: 23V838000, 24V051000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.