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Tesla Model S 2023 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2023 Tesla Model S: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

114Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
13Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
13Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
13Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Unknown Or Other58 complaints

58 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems34 complaints

34 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 23V489000, 24V035000, 26V283000.

Steering21 complaints

21 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 23V085000, 23V743000.

Electrical System10 complaints

10 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 23V838000, 23V862000, 24V051000, 24V554000.

Vehicle Speed Control7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags1 complaints

1 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 24V967000, 25V172000.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 23V488000, 24V376000.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

23V085000Reported February 15, 2023 - 362,758 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on February 15, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 362,758 vehicles across all affected models.

23V488000Reported July 14, 2023 - 15,869 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on July 14, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 15,869 vehicles across all affected models.

23V489000Reported July 14, 2023 - 1,337 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on July 14, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 1,337 vehicles across all affected models.

23V743000Reported November 3, 2023 - 194 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on November 3, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 194 vehicles across all affected models.

23V838000Reported December 12, 2023 - 2,031,220 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on December 12, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 2,031,220 vehicles across all affected models.

23V862000Reported December 19, 2023 - 120,423 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on December 19, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 120,423 vehicles across all affected models.

24V035000Reported January 22, 2024 - 199,575 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on January 22, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 199,575 vehicles across all affected models.

24V051000Reported January 30, 2024 - 2,193,869 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on January 30, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 2,193,869 vehicles across all affected models.

24V376000Reported May 28, 2024 - 125,233 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on May 28, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 125,233 vehicles across all affected models.

24V554000Reported July 24, 2024 - 1,849,638 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on July 24, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 1,849,638 vehicles across all affected models.

24V967000Reported December 23, 2024 - 487 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on December 23, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 487 vehicles across all affected models.

25V172000Reported March 19, 2025 - 91 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 19, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 91 vehicles across all affected models.

26V283000Reported May 4, 2026 - 218,868 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on May 4, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 218,868 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

AQ25002Opened August 20, 2025 - Open

Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP23001Opened April 7, 2023 - Closed March 18, 2026

Defect Petition Interlock Request. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP23002Opened June 29, 2023 - Open

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA22002Opened June 8, 2022 - Closed April 25, 2024

Autopilot System Driver Controls. Resulted in recall campaign 23V085.

EA26002Opened March 18, 2026 - Open

FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE23006Opened March 24, 2023 - Closed May 16, 2024

Front seat belt anchor detachment. Resulted in recall campaign 23V488.

PE23006Opened March 24, 2023 - Closed May 16, 2024

Front seat belt anchor detachment. Resulted in recall campaign 23V488.

PE23006Opened March 24, 2023 - Closed May 16, 2024

Front seat belt anchor detachment. Resulted in recall campaign 23V488.

PE23006Opened March 24, 2023 - Closed May 16, 2024

Front seat belt anchor detachment. Resulted in recall campaign 23V488.

PE24031Opened October 17, 2024 - Closed March 18, 2026

FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE24033Opened January 6, 2025 - Closed April 3, 2026

Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE25012Opened October 7, 2025 - Open

Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ24009Opened April 25, 2024 - Open

Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

202320
202464
202516
202614
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.