2023 TESLA MODEL S Safety Overview
The 2023 TESLA MODEL S has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 13 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Back over prevention:software
- Air bags
- Air bags:frontal:driver side:cushion
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as a delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of 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
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A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 26V283000: A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
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An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 25V172000: An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
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A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 24V967000: A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
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An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
A safety recall has been issued concerning latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch. Tesla, Inc. If ignored, an unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.. To fix this, tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
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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.
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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.
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A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 24V035000: A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
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An unlocked door may unlatch and open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 23V862000: An unlocked door may unlatch and open during a crash, increasing the risk... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
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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.
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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.
NHTSA Recall 23V743000: An air bag that is not designed to function with the replacement steering... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
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A detached seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 23V488000: A detached seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
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Safety features that are unavailable without any warning to the driver may increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 23V489000: Safety features that are unavailable without any warning to the driver may... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
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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.
NHTSA Recall 23V085000: FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.