Every 2023 Tesla Model S recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 26V283000
May 5, 2026Back Over Prevention:Software
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017, 2021-2023 Model 3, 2020-2023 Model Y, 2021-2023 Model S, and Model X vehicles operating software version 2026.8.6. The rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-001.
Full recall details for 26V283000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 25V172000
Mar 19, 2025Air Bags
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and 2021-2025 Model X vehicles. An air bag with the incorrect horn pad may have been installed, preventing the horn from sounding.
- Risk
- An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Tesla service will inspect and install an air bag with the correct horn pad as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-20-001.
Full recall details for 25V172000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 24V967000
Dec 24, 2024Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Cushion
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Model S and Model X vehicles. The driver's air bag could tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 212, "Windshield Mounting."
- Risk
- A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Tesla service will replace the air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-20-001.
Full recall details for 24V967000 →Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA 24V554000
Jul 24, 2024Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:LatchOver-the-air fix
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.
- Risk
- An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-012.
Full recall details for 24V554000 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 24V376000
May 28, 2024Seat Belts:Front:Warning Light/DevicesOver-the-air fix
- Problem
- 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 Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Fix
- Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-008.
Full recall details for 24V376000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 24V051000
Jan 30, 2024Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/PanelOver-the-air fix
- Problem
- 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 the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
- Risk
- Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.
Full recall details for 24V051000 →Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA 23V862000
Dec 19, 2023Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:LatchOver-the-air fix
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model S and X vehicles. The cabin doors can be unlocked during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
- Risk
- An unlocked door may unlatch and open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-009.
Full recall details for 23V862000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 23V838000
Dec 12, 2023Electrical System:Adas:Autonomous/Self Driving:SoftwareOver-the-air fix
- Problem
- 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 controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature.
- Risk
- In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-008.
Full recall details for 23V838000 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 23V488000
Jul 14, 2023Seat Belts:Front
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles. The front-row seat belts may not be connected properly to the pretensioner anchors, which can cause the seat belts to detach.
- Risk
- A detached seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Tesla Service will inspect the front-row seat belts and connect the seat belts to pretensioner anchors, or replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-20-004.
Full recall details for 23V488000 →Steering · NHTSA 23V743000
Mar 11, 2023Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and Model X vehicles. An incorrect air bag may have been installed when the steering yoke or round steering wheel was replaced with a different style of yoke or steering wheel.
- Risk
- An air bag that is not designed to function with the replacement steering yoke or wheel may deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Fix
- Tesla Service will inspect and replace the driver air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-20-005.
Full recall details for 23V743000 →Steering · NHTSA 23V085000
Feb 15, 2023Steering:Automated/Adaptive SteeringOver-the-air fix
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD Beta) software or pending installation. The FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through an intersection while in a turn-only lane, entering a stop sign-controlled intersection without coming to a complete stop, or proceeding into an intersection during a steady yellow traffic signal without due caution. In addition, the system may respond insufficiently to changes in posted speed limits or not adequately account for the driver's adjustment of the vehicle's speed to exceed posted speed limits.
- Risk
- FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-001.
Full recall details for 23V085000 →
2023 Tesla Model S complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 114 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Tesla Model S, reporting 8 crashes. Tesla has issued at least 73 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Unknown Or Other58
- Forward Collision Avoidance26
- Steering20
- Electrical System10
- Vehicle Speed Control7
- Visibility/Wiper6
Service bulletins by component
- Unknown Or Other (41)
- Equipment (17)
- Electrical System (11)
- Steering (4)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (3)
- Structure (1)
Read Tesla Model S owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2023 Tesla Model S
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in 10 investigations. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
- FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
EA26002Opened Mar 18, 2026Open
- Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged
PE25012Opened Oct 7, 2025Open
- Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements
AQ25002Opened Aug 20, 2025Open
- Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness
RQ24009Opened Apr 25, 2024Open
- Sudden Unintended Acceleration
DP23002Opened Jun 29, 2023Open
- Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
PE24033Opened Jan 6, 2025Closed Apr 3, 2026
- FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
PE24031Opened Oct 17, 2024Closed Mar 18, 2026
- Defect Petition Interlock Request
DP23001Opened Apr 7, 2023Closed Mar 18, 2026
- Front seat belt anchor detachment
PE23006Opened Mar 24, 2023Closed May 16, 2024
- Autopilot System Driver Controls
EA22002Opened Jun 8, 2022Closed Apr 25, 2024
What people reported
Owners have filed 114 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Tesla Model S. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while exiting a supercharging station with the Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature engaged, the message "Take Over Immediately" was displayed.”
2023 TESLA MODEL SAug 5, 2026 · CA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11754941
Crash
“To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally report a significant safety concern with the design of the steering wheel horn mechanism in my Tesla vehicle. The horn is not activated by pressing the center of the steering wheel, as is standard in most vehicles.”
2023 TESLA MODEL SMay 29, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11663627
Crash
“As I approached a red light with a car in front of me, I took my foot off the accelerator to use Tesla's regenerative braking, but instead the car rapidly accelerated and crashed into the car in front of me. It seemed like unintended acceleration.”
2023 TESLA MODEL SDec 16, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11630866
Crash
“There is a design flaw with the horn on the steering yoke. It is not easily located especially in times of stress or eminent collision. I have been driving for 50 years and all horns in my past vehicles have horns in the center of the steering wheel.”
2023 TESLA MODEL SJul 26, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11604825
Crash
“This vehicle has a flawed design for the horn. It has been relocated away from the center of the steering wheel to a small section (1") of a plastic panel on the "spoke" of the steering wheel.”
2023 TESLA MODEL SApr 17, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11583445
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