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2015 Tesla Model S Exterior Lighting Problems

NHTSA component category: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · data through 09/08/2026

44Exterior Lighting complaints
6.6%Of all 667 complaints
#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How exterior lighting ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM261 · 39.1%
Unspecified / other189 · 28.3%
SUSPENSION149 · 22.3%
STEERING51 · 7.6%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING44 · 6.6%

Share of the 667 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2015 Tesla Model S overview page.

Exterior Lighting complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Tesla Model S have exterior lighting problems?

Exterior Lighting is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2015 Tesla Model S: 44 of 667 complaints on file (6.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2015 Tesla Model S have in total?

667 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 70 involved a crash, 12 involved a fire, 29 reported injuries, and 4 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's exterior lighting category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the EXTERIOR LIGHTING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 09/08/2026.