2015 Tesla Model S power train problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2015 Tesla Model S — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Large drive unit that has previously been replaced by Tesla failed due to coolant ingress leaking through rotor seal. Known issue per 3rd party technicians.”
filed Jul 27, 2025
“Car isn't cooling while supercharging. Problem originated while at Tesla Collision in Fort Lauderdale. Mike DiPietro, the general mgr stated they don't have a supercharger at Tesla Collision Fort Lauderdale to test it and they're not willing to drive it to the supercharger to test it because it's a…”
filed Oct 2, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Model S years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Model S | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 Model S | 3 | 2% |
| 2021 Model S | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 Model S | 6 | 8% |
| 2019 Model S | 3 | 7% |
| 2018 Model S | 5 | 3% |
| 2017 Model S | 9 | 2% |
| 2016 Model S | 17 | 3% |
| 2014 Model S | 27 | 7% |
| 2013 Model S | 35 | 8% |
| 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.