2015 Tesla Model S · symptom sheet
Battery dies or the car will not start
- 52owner reports
- 53,000median miles
- $2,000median quote
- 1involved a crash
Newest report Aug 11, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
270 of the 668 complaints on this car are about the electrical system. 52 of those describe dead battery.
Tick what matches of 52 reports
Dead battery on other Model S years
No other Model S model year has enough reports of dead battery for a sheet of its own. See every Model S year.
What this problem usually is
These owners walk out to a car that's dead. Some find it drained after sitting only a day or two, some need a jump start every week, and some have had the battery replaced more than once without the problem going away. A good number describe the dealer testing the battery, calling it fine, and sending them home.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the battery (41 reports).
Recalls and investigations
2 recalls on the electrical system cover the 2015 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights.
In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature.
All 9 recalls on the 2015 Tesla Model S, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the electrical system on the Model S
Fsd collisions in reduced roadway visibility conditions. Open.
Traffic safety violations while full self driving ("fsd") is engaged. Open.
Compliance with standing general order 2021-01 reporting requirements. Open.
Actually smart summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.. Closed apr 3, 2026.
Fsd collisions in reduced roadway visibility conditions. Closed mar 18, 2026.
Recall 23v838 remedy effectiveness. Open.
Pedestrian alert sounds. Closed aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V-063.
Autopilot system driver controls. Closed apr 25, 2024, led to recall 23V-085.
Tesla passenger play. Closed may 26, 2023.
Autopilot & first responder scenes. Closed jun 8, 2022.
Sudden unintended acceleration. Closed jan 8, 2021.
Battery management software updates. Closed sep 28, 2021.
Fire - propulsion battery - road debris. Closed mar 26, 2014.
What owners paid
15 of the 52 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $1,575 to $2,400.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 42,194 and 74,000 miles, from the 35 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“12V battery coolant system failure results in vehicle becoming inoperative. Car must be towed to service center.”
Filed Jun 1, 2021
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 1 of 52 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
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- Suspension noise, struts or alignment 149 reports
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