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Service bulletins for the 2015 Tesla Model S

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

97 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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SB-17-13-005 R22019-02-19. Service bulletin. SEATS. On some Model S and Model X front seats, the forward inboard Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing (nearest to the center console) used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking motion in the seat. This does not affect performance, but may result in customer dissatisfaction.
SB-18-13-002 R12019-02-19. Service bulletin. SEATS. On some Model S base trim front seats, the forward inboard Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing (nearest to the center console) used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking motion in the seat. This does not affect performance, but might result in customer dissatisfaction.
SB-18-32-002 R32019-02-19. Service bulletin. STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK; STEERING. Long-term exposure to high-corrosion environments might weaken the bolts that attach the power steering motor to the steering rack housing.
SB-19-20-001 R12019-02-19. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. The propellant in the front passenger airbag inflator might degrade over time, which could cause the inflator body to rupture in the event the airbag is deployed.
SB-19-20-0012019-02-19. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. The propellant in the front passenger airbag inflator might degrade over time, which could cause the inflator body to rupture in the event the airbag is deployed.
SB-19-11-0012019-02-19. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS. On certain Model S vehicles, the liftgate has plugs that do not allow water to drain, causing condensation to build up inside the tail light assembly. Tail light functionality is not affected. The retrofit of updated drain-type liftgate plugs allows water to escape the liftgate and keep the tail lights dry.
SB-18-13-0022018-08-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; SEATS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. On some Model S base trim 1st row seats, the Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking motion in the seat. This does not affect performance, but might result in customer dissatisfaction.
SB-16-90-003 R32018-08-06. Service bulletin. TRAILER HITCHES. Some customers have a due bill for an Accessories Hitch. The Accessories Hitch has been discontinued. In place of the Accessories Hitch, these customers are to receive the Hitch Package, which can be used to attach hitch accessories. These customers also have the option to upgrade to the Full Tow Package at a special price.
SB-17-13-005 R12018-08-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; SEATS. On some Model S and Model X 1st row seats, the Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking motion in the seat. This does not affect performance, but may result in customer dissatisfaction.
SB-18-32-002 R12018-07-16. Service bulletin. STEERING. Long-term exposure to high-corrosion environments might weaken the bolts that attach the power steering motor to the steering rack housing.
SB-17-10-006 R12018-07-16. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. On Model S, the windshield wiper motor bracket might become loose, resulting in a popping or clicking noise during windshield wiper operation.
SB-13-90-002 R32017-08-04. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. Instructions for installing the carbon fiber spoiler.
SB-15-16-003 R12017-08-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY; STRUCTURE:BODY. It is possible to accidentally break off the aeroshield support tab from the HV Battery. If the tab breaks, the mid aeroshield is not fully supported, reducing the aerodynamic efficiency of the vehicle. The operation of the HV Battery is not affected.
SB-15-16-002 R12017-08-04. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY. It is possible to accidentally break off the aeroshield support tab from the HV Battery. If the tab breaks, the mid aeroshield is not fully supported, reducing the aerodynamic efficiency of the vehicle. The operation of the HV Battery is not affected.
SB-16-15-0052017-08-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. The screws that secure the 1st row center console armrest pads could be undertorqued, potentially causing the armrest pads to become loose over time.
SB16150012016-10-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. DESCRIBES HOW TO RETROFIT THE 2ND GENERATION PREMIUM CENTER CONSOLE ASSEMBLY.
SB1344010R42016-10-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. UPGRADE A VEHICLE FROM A SINGLE 2ND GENERATION CHARGER TO DUAL 2ND GENERATION CHARGERS.
SB16900012016-10-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. DESCRIBES HOW TO INSTALL THE PERFORMANCE PEDAL SET ACCESSORY.
SB1313001R62016-10-07. Service bulletin. SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY. THIS SERVICE BULLETIN CONTAINS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPTIONAL THIRD ROW SEAT. INCLUDED IN THIS PROCEDURE ARE STEPS TO ADD THE REAR CROSSMEMBER (IF NEEDED), REMOVE AND MODIFY EXISTING TRIM PANELS, INSTALL HARDWARE, ADD THE 2ND ROW SEATBACK BEZEL, AND ADJUST THE LATCH ASSEMBLY.
SB1315014R42016-10-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. DESCRIBES HOW TO INSTALL THE 1ST GENERATION PREMIUM CENTER CONSOLE ASSEMBLY.
SB1315007R32016-10-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. DESCRIBES HOW TO INSTALL THE CENTER CONSOLE FLOOR FINISHER TO MATCH THE DASH TRIM APPEARANCE.
SB-13-44-0102015-11-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. TESLA: INFORMATION PROVIDED IN REGARDS TO INSTALLING A SECOND (SLAVE) CHARGER THAT IS CURRENTLY CONFIGURED, IN A VEHICLE, WITH ONLY ONE MASTER CHARGER. MODEL 2013-15 S. *PE

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.