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2015 Tesla Model S 60
Buyable, but go in with open eyes: this car has specific known issues to check before money changes hands.
647 owner complaints · 0 recalls · data verified July 25, 2026 · source: NHTSA
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Why caution?
79 complaints involve a crash, fire, injury, or death. Read them before deciding.
Electrical system problems dominate (40% of complaints, typically reported near 48k miles).
Zero recalls, rare for a car this age.
Complaint reports have faded. Early issues appear resolved or aged out.
Score breakdown, by factor
Full methodology →#294 of 512Among the 2015 models with a matured record, the 2015 Tesla Model S 60 ranks #294, scoring higher than 40% of them. See the 2015 ranking →
Complaints filed per year
Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.
How it crashes
NHTSA’s own crash tests, separate from the reliability score above.
5/5 overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating · 2015 Tesla Model S 60KWH 5 HB RWD
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 6%
5 open NHTSA defect investigations on file, separate from the recalls above.
Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings. Star ratings compare vehicles within the same class and size, not across every car on the road.
The road ahead
What breaks on a 2015 Tesla Model S 60, plotted where owners report it happening.
Also reported (mileage varies): Lights (44) · Speed control (40) · Visibility & wipers (37)
Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint. Treat them as a rough guide.
Electrical system
40%256 complaints · typically near 48k mi · 2 in the last 2 years
“Many air bubbles are appearing towards the bottom of the instrument panel on our 2015 Tesla Model S. This started a couple of weeks ago and the bubbles are increasing …”
Suspension
23%147 complaints · typically near 34k mi · 5 in the last 2 years
“The universal joint that connects the steering to the wheels is exposed to the elements and causes the steering to be difficult and/or stop working.”
Steering
8%51 complaints · typically near 8k mi · 5 in the last 2 years
“Electric power steering stopped working unexpectedly and making it very difficult to steer and drive safely.”
Lights
7%44 complaints
“The contact owns a 2015 Tesla Model S. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH with the autonomous self-driving feature activated, the contact attempted to use the tur…”
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Read all 647 owner complaints in their own words → · just the 79 crash/fire/injury reports →
Recalls (0)
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Questions to ask the seller
Questions worth asking the seller of this Tesla before you buy, drawn from its public record:
- Owners of this model report electrical system problems more than anything else (owners tend to report it near 48k miles). Has this car shown any electrical system symptoms, and are there repair records for it?
- Owners of this model report suspension problems more than anything else (owners tend to report it near 34k miles). Has this car shown any suspension symptoms, and are there repair records for it?
- Has this car been in any accident or had any structural, airbag, or flood-related repair? Do you have a clean title and a recent history report (Carfax / AutoCheck)?
- How many owners has it had, do you have the maintenance records, and why are you selling it?
- Are you open to me having an independent mechanic inspect it before we settle on a price?
Before you hand over money
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What owners say
Real owners of this exact model-year, shown separately from the NHTSA score. If they disagree, that’s worth knowing.