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2015 Tesla Model S

2015 Tesla Model S in NHTSA data: length 497 cm, curb weight 2,005–2,239 kg and 9 recall campaigns.

2015 Tesla Model S at a glance

NHTSA lists 5 specification rows for the 2015 Tesla Model S. Overall length is 497 cm (195.7 in), width 196 cm, height 144 cm and wheelbase 296 cm (116.5 in). Curb weight is 2,005–2,239 kg (4,420–4,936 lb).

Length497 cm
Wheelbase296 cm
Curb weight2,005–2,239 kg
Recall campaigns9

Variants and dimensions

One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.

Variant (as listed by NHTSA) Length Width Height Wheelbase Curb weight
MODEL S 60 4DR SEDAN RWD 497 cm195.7 in 196 cm77.2 in 144 cm56.7 in 296 cm116.5 in 2,005 kg4,420 lb
MODEL S 60D 4DR SEDAN AWD 497 cm195.7 in 196 cm77.2 in 144 cm56.7 in 296 cm116.5 in 2,085 kg4,597 lb
MODEL S 85 4DR SEDAN RWD 497 cm195.7 in 196 cm77.2 in 144 cm56.7 in 296 cm116.5 in 2,108 kg4,647 lb
MODEL S 85D 4DR SEDAN AWD 497 cm195.7 in 196 cm77.2 in 144 cm56.7 in 296 cm116.5 in 2,188 kg4,824 lb
MODEL S P85D 4DR SEDAN AWD 497 cm195.7 in 196 cm77.2 in 144 cm56.7 in 296 cm116.5 in 2,239 kg4,936 lb

Recall campaigns for the 2015 Tesla Model S

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.

Campaign Reported Component Summary
24V376000 28 May 2024 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor… Over-the-air update
24V051000 30 January 2024 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with… Over-the-air update
23V838000 12 December 2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy. In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's… Over-the-air update
21V00B000 21 December 2021 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2014-2021 Model S vehicles. The front trunk latch assembly may be misaligned, preventing the secondary hood latch from engaging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 113, "Hood Latch System."
21V035000 29 January 2021 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Tesla Model S and 2016-2018 Model X vehicles with a center display equipped with a NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and an 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device. When the 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device for the center display reaches lifetime wear, the eMMC controller will no…
19V002000 7 January 2019 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2014-2016 Model S vehicles equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may…
18V204000 29 March 2018 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Tesla Model S vehicles equipped with Bosch steering racks. The aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture causing a reduction or complete loss of power steering assist.
17V260000 19 April 2017 PARKING BRAKE Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electric parking brake calipers have an internal gear that may be improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the gear fracturing during parking brake application or release.
15V780000 23 November 2015 SEAT BELTS:FRONT Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Model S vehicles manufactured May 31, 2012, to November 12, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with driver or front passenger seat belts that may be improperly connected to the outboard lap pretensioner.

Other Model S model years

Decode the VIN of a 2015 Tesla Model S

Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.