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

NHTSA lists 32 Fuel System complaints for the 2015 Tesla Model S, which is 5% of the 667 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2015 Tesla Model S fuel/battery system?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2015 Tesla Model S.

At what mileage do these fuel system problems typically appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 48,350 miles.

Are the fuel system complaints linked to fires?

NHTSA data shows 3 fire incidents and 2 crashes among the 32 Fuel System complaints for the 2015 Tesla Model S, with 0 reported injuries.

How does 2015 compare to other Model S years for this issue?

The 2015 Model S had 32 Fuel System complaints (5% share), similar to 2013 (24 complaints, 5%) and 2014 (24 complaints, 7%), but higher than 2016 (15 complaints, 2%) and later years.

2015 Tesla Model S Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 32 Fuel System complaints for the 2015 Tesla Model S, 5% of all complaints filed for that year, with a median mileage at failure of 48,350 miles. No related recalls are listed. Complaints include 3 fires and 2 crashes.

Fuel System complaints: 32; 5% of 667
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 48,350 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Owners report battery packs catching fire without any prior collision, sometimes leaving the vehicle destroyed.
Several owners describe a May 2019 software update that capped maximum battery voltage, cutting range by around 25 to 30 miles and slowing supercharging speeds.
Some drivers report charging stopping short of 100% or stalling around 97%, with much longer charge times after a software update.
One owner reported sudden unintended acceleration while parking that resulted in a crash and totaled the vehicle.
Owners describe contacting Tesla about reduced range or charging performance and being told the battery tested fine despite the reported loss.

When 2015 Tesla Model S fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 15, 2017, latest Jun 2, 2026.

32 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2017 to Jun 2026; peak Oct 2019 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2015 Tesla Model S

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Model S model year

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

20122 (3%)
201324 (5%)
201424 (7%)
201532 (5%)
201615 (2%)
20178 (2%)
20182 (1%)
20191 (2%)
20201 (1%)
20210 (0%)
20220 (0%)
20232 (2%)
20240 (0%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2015 Tesla Model S have?: NHTSA lists 32 Fuel System complaints for the 2015 Tesla Model S, which is 5% of the 667 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Tesla Model S fuel/battery system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2015 Tesla Model S.
At what mileage do these fuel system problems typically appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 48,350 miles.
Are the fuel system complaints linked to fires?: NHTSA data shows 3 fire incidents and 2 crashes among the 32 Fuel System complaints for the 2015 Tesla Model S, with 0 reported injuries.
How does 2015 compare to other Model S years for this issue?: The 2015 Model S had 32 Fuel System complaints (5% share), similar to 2013 (24 complaints, 5%) and 2014 (24 complaints, 7%), but higher than 2016 (15 complaints, 2%) and later years.