2015 Tesla Model S Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 57 Engine complaints for the 2015 Tesla Model S, 9% of that year's 667 total complaints, with 16 crashes and 5 injuries reported. No related recalls are listed. Median mileage at failure was 35,016.5 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 57
- 9% of 667
- Crashes reported
- 16
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Median mileage
- 35,017 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden, uncommanded acceleration while slowly maneuvering into or out of parking spaces, often ending in a crash into vehicles, walls, or structures.
- Several drivers describe the car surging forward on its own after being placed in park, with the vehicle continuing to move despite braking attempts.
- Some report unintended acceleration occurring while stopped at a signal or traffic light, resulting in a rear-end or frontal collision.
- One driver reported the vehicle spinning out of control while backing at low speed, striking multiple parked vehicles.
- A highway incident describes the car accelerating unexpectedly while Autopilot was engaged, leading to a rear-end collision with airbag deployment.
When 2015 Tesla Model S engine complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 17, 2015, latest Jun 2, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2015 Tesla Model S
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Model S model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Tesla Model S?
- NHTSA lists 57 Engine-related complaints for the 2015 Tesla Model S, which is 9% of the 667 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall tied to these engine problems?
- No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this Engine complaint area on the 2015 Tesla Model S.
- At what mileage do these engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 35,016.5 miles.
- Did these engine issues cause crashes or injuries?
- Yes. Owner complaints in this area report 16 crashes and 5 injuries, with no fires reported.
- Is the 2015 Model S worse than other years for this issue?
- Its 9% share is similar to 2013 and 2014 (both 9%) but lower than 2016 (13%) and 2018 (17%), based on the complaints-by-year data.