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.
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.
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.