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2015 Tesla Model S Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 29 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Tesla Model S, about 4% of the 667 total complaints filed for this model year. These complaints involve 2 crashes and 1 fire, with a median mileage at failure of 48,401. No related recalls are listed for this area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
29
4% of 667
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
48,401 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2015 Tesla Model S transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 27, 2018, latest Jul 27, 2025.

2015 Tesla Model S transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month4Feb 2018Nov 2019Jun 2020Nov 2020Sep 2021Nov 2023Apr 2024
29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2018 to Jul 2025; peak Jun 2020 (4).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2015 Tesla Model S

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Model S model year

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

  1. 20125 (8%)
  2. 201335 (8%)
  3. 201427 (7%)
  4. 201529 (4%)
  5. 201617 (3%)
  6. 20179 (2%)
  7. 20185 (3%)
  8. 20193 (7%)
  9. 20206 (8%)
  10. 20212 (1%)
  11. 20223 (2%)
  12. 20233 (3%)
  13. 20240 (0%)
  14. 20252 (33%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Tesla Model S have a transmission recall?
No. NHTSA lists no recalls tied to the Transmission & Powertrain area for the 2015 Tesla Model S.
How many transmission-related complaints does the 2015 Model S have?
NHTSA lists 29 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Model S, which is about 4% of the 667 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do 2015 Model S powertrain problems tend to occur?
The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2015 Model S is 48,401 miles, according to NHTSA data.
Were any crashes or fires linked to these complaints?
Owner complaints in this area report 2 crashes and 1 fire, with 0 reported injuries.

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.