2013 TESLA MODEL S Safety Overview
The 2013 TESLA MODEL S has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 11 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Seat belts:front:warning light/devices
- Forward collision avoidance: warnings:external/pedestrian alert
- Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as a seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Consumer Complaints
To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.
Why It Matters
Staying informed about these safety records is critical for TESLA MODEL S owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.
Latest Vehicle Recalls
Tesla, Inc.
A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
NHTSA Recall 24V376000: A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Tesla, Inc.
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are muted, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 24V153000: Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Tesla, Inc.
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.
A safety recall has been issued concerning electrical system: instrument cluster/panel. Tesla, Inc. If ignored, 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.. To fix this, tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
Tesla, Inc.
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.
NHTSA Recall 23V838000: In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Tesla, Inc.
The eMMC controller wear-out condition can cause the loss of the rearview camera display, defrost/defog control settings, and exterior turn signal lighting, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 21V035000: The eMMC controller wear-out condition can cause the loss of the rearview... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Tesla, Inc.
Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 18V204000: Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
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An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 18V031000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Tesla, Inc.
If the gear breaks during parking brake release, the vehicle will not be able to be moved. If the gear breaks during parking brake application, the parking brake may not adequately hold the vehicle, potentially resulting in the vehicle rolling, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 17V260000: If the gear breaks during parking brake release, the vehicle will not be... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Tesla Motors, Inc.
If the seat belt is not correctly attached to the pretensioner, it may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 15V780000: If the seat belt is not correctly attached to the pretensioner, it may not... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
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An overheated adapter, cord, or wall outlet increases the risk of burn injury and/or fire.
NHTSA Recall 14V006000: An overheated adapter, cord, or wall outlet increases the risk of burn... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
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In the event of a crash, the left hand seat back may not stay mounted, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
NHTSA Recall 13V249000: In the event of a crash, the left hand seat back may not stay mounted... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.