TESLA MODEL 3 (2023) recall — Electrical System
Tesla is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 vehicles due to a defective battery disconnect that may not isolate high voltage battery after a crash or fault, increasing shock and injury risk. Owners should contact Tesla for free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A defective battery disconnect may not isolate the vehicle's high voltage battery after a crash or fault detection, increasing the risk of electrical shock and injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Tesla is recalling some 2023 Model 3 vehicles because a defective battery disconnect could fail to isolate the high voltage battery after a crash or fault, increasing the risk of electrical shock and injury. Owners should get the free battery disconnect repair from Tesla. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81547-tesla-model-3-2023-recall-defective-battery-disconnect-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81547-tesla-model-3-2023-recall-defective-battery-disconnect-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V434000
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“Tesla Model 3 (2023) Recall: Defective Battery Disconnect Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81547-tesla-model-3-2023-recall-defective-battery-disconnect-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #23V434000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V434000).
Why it’s dangerous
A defective battery disconnect may not properly isolate the high voltage battery after a crash or fault detection. This could lead to electrical shock or injury if the battery is not safely disconnected during an emergency situation.
Who’s affected
Owners of Tesla Model 3 vehicles from 2023. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the battery disconnect fails during a crash or electrical fault.
How to tell if you have this one
This recall applies to Tesla Model 3 vehicles from 2023. Owners received notification letters mailed August 18, 2023, and can check the recall number SB-23-16-005 for details.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Tesla Customer Service
Call Tesla at 1-877-798-3752 to schedule a free battery disconnect replacement.
Get Free Battery Disconnect Replacement
Tesla will replace the defective pyrotechnic battery disconnect at no cost to the owner.
What NHTSA says to do
Tesla Service will replace the pyrotechnic battery disconnect, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-16-005.
Questions people ask
What is the recall number for this Tesla Model 3 recall?
The recall number is SB-23-16-005.
When were the notification letters mailed?
Notification letters were mailed August 18, 2023.
How can I get the free battery disconnect replacement?
Contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 to schedule the free replacement.
Contact Tesla
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tesla to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V434000 — Tesla Tesla Hello, I own a Tesla that is covered by recall 23V434000 from Tesla. The official recall notice states: Tesla Service will replace the pyrotechnic battery disconnect, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-16-005. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #23V434000 (June 19, 2023)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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