2015 Tesla Model S drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 29 complaints for the 2015 Tesla Model S, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 29 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 48,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 48,000 miles, and 58% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
On afternoon of november 23, 2020, 2015 tesla model s 85d was in motion with single occupant, turning right turn into residential area off city street. Driver heard loud and deep metallic sound and immediately slowed. Warning message similar to 'unsafe to drive, pull over safely' appeared on dash. Driver stopped car right away and heard 3-4 loud, identical sounds. Driver heard another sound followed by loud 'pop' and smelled something burning.
After having my battery coolant heater replaced on february 22, 2021 I noticed problems with my car starting up slowly. Note error messages were noted on my vehicle however. On march 10 while driving home from work on a smooth straight freeway the entire electrical system in my car failed causing propulsion to go off line and the brake pedal to lock up and become non-functional until the system rebooted. For approximately 20 to 30 seconds it was impossible to depress the brake pedal.
Other problems reported for the 2015 Tesla Model S
- Electrical system 268 complaints
- Suspension 150 complaints
- Steering 51 complaints
- Lighting 46 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 45 complaints
- Cruise control 40 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 39 complaints
- Fuel system 32 complaints