2015 Tesla Model S Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 189about this part
- Share
- 28%of 669 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 189 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2015 Tesla Model S, 28% of the 669 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,500 miles. 18 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My media control unit (ipad screen-like) crashes, is incredibly slow and doesn't load internet feature that was promised. Took to Tesla multiple times and they said it's normal and their future updates will address this. This was said last year, and my internet still doesn't work (even under strong wifi). Crashes periodically and very slow.”
NHTSA complaint #11331563, filed 2020-06, 43,000 miles“Main display stopped working today (june 30th 2020). Now HVAC, radio, sunroof, rear camera, indicator light noise, and a few other functions don't work. This seems to be the emmc memory write failure issue. The car was stationary when I noticed the issues, since I just got into the car and immediately noticed main display was dead.”
NHTSA complaint #11331798, filed 2020-06, 36,433 miles“My mcu failed in january 2020 and I was charged $1,429.73 for replacement. I found a news article today that NHTSA is investigating this issue, I wanted to add my complaint as well. There was no incident preceding the failure, it just went dark one day. As a result heating/cooling, navigation, audio, etc. Were unavailable while I waited a month for the service appointment.”
NHTSA complaint #11330657, filed 2020-06, 45,000 miles“Mcu unit wont turn on. This unit controls HVAC / safety features such as child locks / sunroof / and most importantly turn signals. The car turns on but the screen stays off. I think this has to do with its memory, I had a smiliar issue about 2 months ago where an update caused the car to reboot repeatedly until someone at Tesla installed a remote update and rebooted the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11355337, filed 2020-09, 99,098 miles“Approximately 6 weeks ago the computer wouldn't respond and wouldn't reboot when I started the car. I can't control things controlled by the screen (back up camera,etc). I've had two repair appointments but no part available so no repair. I haven't been driving the car for 6 weeks now. They keep reporting part pending .”
NHTSA complaint #11341811, filed 2020-07, 40,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11008831Sep 30, 2024Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a…
- 11008830Sep 30, 2024Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a…
- 11008829Sep 30, 2024Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a…
- 11008827Sep 30, 2024Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a…
- 11008824Sep 30, 2024Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a…
- 11008807Sep 30, 2024Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a…
- 11008806Sep 30, 2024Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a…
- 11008805Sep 30, 2024Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a…
- 11008803Sep 30, 2024Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a…
- 11008800Sep 30, 2024Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 29% |
| 2024 | 23 | 61% |
| 2023 | 58 | 50% |
| 2022 | 34 | 24% |
| 2021 | 45 | 25% |
| 2020 | 14 | 18% |
| 2019 | 4 | 9% |
| 2018 | 36 | 21% |
| 2017 | 96 | 22% |
| 2016 | 150 | 23% |
| 2015 | 189 | 28% |
| 2014 | 83 | 23% |
| 2013 | 122 | 26% |
| 2012 | 12 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2015 Tesla Model S
266 complaintsSuspension
150 complaintsSteering
51 complaintsExterior lighting
46 complaintsVehicle speed control
40 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
39 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsForward collision avoidance
31 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
29 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsBrakes
21 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Tesla Model S
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology