2015 Tesla Model S exterior lighting problems
45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2015 Tesla Model S — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2015 Tesla Model S. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH at night, one of the headlights became inoperable. The contact stated that both headlights had become intermittently inoperable, causing the contact to hesitate to drive the vehicle due to safety concerns. Upon…”
filed Jan 13, 2026
“The contact owns a 2015 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that the center display screen became inoperable. The contact stated that the defroster, exterior lights, back-up camera and radio were inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle occasionally stalled. The vehicle was taken to the local…”
filed May 10, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Model S years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Model S | 5 | 5% |
| 2022 Model S | 6 | 4% |
| 2021 Model S | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 Model S | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 Model S | 8 | 5% |
| 2017 Model S | 26 | 6% |
| 2016 Model S | 49 | 8% |
| 2014 Model S | 27 | 7% |
| 2013 Model S | 15 | 3% |
| 2012 Model S | 5 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Tesla Model S
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.