2015 Tesla Model S engine problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2015 Tesla Model S — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Following a coolant rapid mate replacement performed by an authorized Tesla service center, the vehicle experienced a complete shutdown on a public road the same evening it was returned. The high-voltage cooling system was not properly purged of air following the service. This caused low coolant…”
filed Jun 2, 2026
“was driving Tesla when warning light appeared “ charging declined “ . drove car home battery no longer charging . Tesla stopped working after only 68,000 miles . Tesla wanted $15000 to replace the battery more than the car is worth.”
filed Sep 11, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Model S years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Model S | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Model S | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Model S | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 Model S | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Model S | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 Model S | 5 | 1% |
| 2014 Model S | 12 | 3% |
| 2013 Model S | 21 | 5% |
| 2012 Model S | 1 | 2% |
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.