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2015 Tesla Model S Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

Suspension, Wheels & Tires accounts for 150 complaints on the 2015 Tesla Model S, 22% of all 667 complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 12,640.5 miles. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this area on the 2015 model.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
150
22% of 667
Crashes reported
30
Fires reported
6
Injuries reported
16
Median mileage
12,641 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Owners report front suspension components breaking or collapsing, with the wheel sliced or gouged while still rotating.
  • Rear suspension and wheel assemblies were found torn loose from the body with no forward collision damage to explain it.
  • Multiple reports describe rear wheels splayed outward at extreme angles, suggesting suspension arms too weak for the vehicle's weight and power.
  • A steering knuckle tip was reported to have snapped off at a point described as a recurring weak spot.
  • Several accounts describe suspension failures happening before a crash, including one case where a torn-loose suspension also broke hydraulic lines and caused brake failure.
  • Some incidents involved fire following the suspension failure, with vehicles later found burned in salvage yards.

When 2015 Tesla Model S suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 18, 2015, latest Aug 2, 2026.

2015 Tesla Model S suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per quarter162015 Q42017 Q12018 Q22020 Q12021 Q22022 Q42024 Q12025 Q3
150 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2015 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2016 Q2 (16).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2015 Tesla Model S

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Model S model year

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

  1. 20129 (15%)
  2. 201398 (21%)
  3. 201493 (25%)
  4. 2015150 (22%)
  5. 2016215 (33%)
  6. 2017111 (26%)
  7. 201821 (13%)
  8. 201910 (23%)
  9. 202018 (23%)
  10. 202132 (18%)
  11. 202221 (15%)
  12. 20238 (7%)
  13. 20242 (5%)
  14. 20252 (33%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels & tire complaints does the 2015 Tesla Model S have?
NHTSA lists 150 complaints in this area for the 2015 Model S, which is 22% of the 667 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2015 Tesla Model S suspension problems?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for suspension, wheels & tires on the 2015 Model S.
At what mileage do these suspension problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for suspension, wheels & tire complaints on the 2015 Model S is 12,640.5 miles.
Do these suspension complaints involve crashes or fires?
Owner complaints in this area report 30 crashes, 6 fires, and 16 injuries associated with the 2015 Model S.
Is the 2015 Model S worse than other years for suspension complaints?
The 2015 Model S has a 22% share of complaints in this area, lower than the 2016 model's 33% but higher than the 2018 model's 13%, based on NHTSA data across model years.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.