How many Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Tesla Model S?

NHTSA lists 44 complaints in this area for the 2015 Model S, which is 7% of the 667 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2015 Tesla Model S collision avoidance or camera system?

No. The JSON data shows no related recalls listed for this problem area on the 2015 Model S.

At what mileage do these camera and collision avoidance problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for these complaints is 74,000 miles.

Have these issues led to crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data tied to this problem area on the 2015 Model S shows 5 crashes and 1 injury, with no fires reported.

How does the 2015 Model S compare to other years for this problem area?

The 2015 Model S's 7% share is lower than 2017 (20%), 2018 (30%), 2019 (30%), 2020 (31%), 2021 (27%), and 2022 (25%), but higher than 2012, 2013, and 2014.

2015 Tesla Model S Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 44 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2015 Tesla Model S, 7% of all complaints that year, tied to 5 crashes and 1 injury. Median failure mileage was 74,000 miles, and there is no related recall listed.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints: 44; 7% of 667
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 74,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

Backup camera and center display fail to illuminate, often paired with a media control unit (MCU) failure and a warning that the display is unavailable.
MCU freezes or goes completely blank while driving, disabling turn signals, backup camera, adaptive cruise control, and automatic emergency braking for several minutes at a time.
Autopilot or auto steer reportedly veers the vehicle out of its lane with the steering wheel locking up, with no collision warning sound or automatic braking before impact with a guardrail.
Vehicle brakes suddenly without an early alert before a low-speed rear bumper contact, triggering airbag deployment and a total-loss claim.
Owners report the emmc/MCU memory module dying mid-drive, taking around ten minutes to reboot, with all safety features unavailable during that time, and say the issue recurred multiple times over months.

When 2015 Tesla Model S collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 22, 2020, latest Apr 10, 2026.

44 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2020 to Apr 2026; peak Jan 2021 (7).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2015 Tesla Model S

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Model S model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20122 (3%)
201311 (2%)
201413 (4%)
201544 (7%)
201659 (9%)
201784 (20%)
201850 (30%)
201913 (30%)
202025 (31%)
202148 (27%)
202235 (25%)
202318 (16%)
20242 (5%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Tesla Model S?: NHTSA lists 44 complaints in this area for the 2015 Model S, which is 7% of the 667 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Tesla Model S collision avoidance or camera system?: No. The JSON data shows no related recalls listed for this problem area on the 2015 Model S.
At what mileage do these camera and collision avoidance problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for these complaints is 74,000 miles.
Have these issues led to crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data tied to this problem area on the 2015 Model S shows 5 crashes and 1 injury, with no fires reported.
How does the 2015 Model S compare to other years for this problem area?: The 2015 Model S's 7% share is lower than 2017 (20%), 2018 (30%), 2019 (30%), 2020 (31%), 2021 (27%), and 2022 (25%), but higher than 2012, 2013, and 2014.