How common are Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2015 Tesla Model S?

NHTSA logged 38 complaints in this area for 2015, which is 6% of the 667 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2015 Tesla Model S visibility or wiper system?

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

At what mileage do these visibility issues typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 65,000 miles.

Do these visibility complaints involve crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data for this component and model year shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.

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

The 2015 model year had 38 complaints (6% share), close to 2016's 39 complaints (6% share) and higher than most other years, based on NHTSA's model-year breakdown.

2015 Tesla Model S Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 38 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2015 Tesla Model S, 6% of the year's 667 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 65,000. No related recall is listed for this component. No crashes, fires, or injuries were reported in this area.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 38; 6% of 667
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 65,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Owners report the main touchscreen (MCU) going black or unresponsive, which disables defrost and HVAC controls needed to clear a fogged windshield.
Several owners describe the rearview backup camera failing or displaying a split, inverted image when the car is put in reverse.
Some report the media control unit degrading over time, with symptoms including delayed screen response, blank displays while driving, and loss of turn signal indication.
A few owners note headlights or other visibility-related functions cutting out unexpectedly while driving, sometimes requiring a system reboot to restore.

When 2015 Tesla Model S visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 19, 2016, latest Aug 11, 2026.

38 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2016 to Aug 2026; peak Jul 2020 (6).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2015 Tesla Model S

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Model S model year

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

20126 (10%)
201322 (5%)
201417 (5%)
201538 (6%)
201639 (6%)
201724 (6%)
20184 (2%)
20193 (7%)
20200 (0%)
20213 (2%)
20226 (4%)
20236 (5%)
20242 (5%)
20251 (17%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2015 Tesla Model S?: NHTSA logged 38 complaints in this area for 2015, which is 6% of the 667 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Tesla Model S visibility or wiper system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2015 Model S.
At what mileage do these visibility issues typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 65,000 miles.
Do these visibility complaints involve crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data for this component and model year shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.
How does 2015 compare to other Model S years for this problem area?: The 2015 model year had 38 complaints (6% share), close to 2016's 39 complaints (6% share) and higher than most other years, based on NHTSA's model-year breakdown.