2023 Tesla Model S recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 13 2023 Tesla Model S recalls, newest first
May 5, 2026Back Over Prevention, SoftwareTesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017, 2021 to 2023 Model 3, 2020 to 2023 Model Y, 2021 to 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 SB26 00001.
NHTSA campaign 26V283000 · Tesla, Inc.
Mar 19, 2025Air BagsTesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021 to 2024 Model S and 2021 to 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 SB25 20001.
NHTSA campaign 25V172000 · Tesla, Inc.
Dec 24, 2024Air Bags, FrontalTesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021 to 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 SB24 20001.
NHTSA campaign 24V967000 · Tesla, Inc.
Jul 24, 2024Latches/locks/linkages, HoodOver the air fixTesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021 to 2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020 to 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 SB24 00012.
NHTSA campaign 24V554000 · Tesla, Inc.
May 28, 2024Seat Belts, FrontOver the air fixTesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012 to 2024 Model S, 2015 to 2024 Model X, 2017 to 2023 Model 3, and 2020 to 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 SB24 00008.
NHTSA campaign 24V376000 · Tesla, Inc.
Jan 30, 2024Electrical System, Instrument Cluster/panelOver the air fixTesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012 to 2023 Model S, 2016 to 2024 Model X, 2017 to 2023 Model 3, 2019 to 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 SB24 00003.
NHTSA campaign 24V051000 · Tesla, Inc.
Jan 22, 2024Back Over Prevention, Sensing SystemOver the air fixTesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model S, X, and Y vehicles equipped with full self driving computer 4.0 and running a software release version 2023.44.30 through 2023.44.30.6 or 2023.44.100. Software instability may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.
Risk: A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tesla has released an over the air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1 877 798 3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB24 00002.
NHTSA campaign 24V035000 · Tesla, Inc.
Dec 19, 2023Latches/locks/linkages, DoorsOver the air fixTesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021 to 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 SB23 00009.
NHTSA campaign 23V862000 · Tesla, Inc.
Dec 12, 2023Electrical System, AdasOver the air fixTesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012 to 2023 Model S, 2016 to 2023 Model X, 2017 to 2023 Model 3, and 2020 to 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 SB23 00008.
NHTSA campaign 23V838000 · Tesla, Inc.
Nov 3, 2023Steering, Steering Wheel/handle BarTesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021 to 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 SB23 20005.
NHTSA campaign 23V743000 · Tesla, Inc.
Jul 14, 2023Forward Collision Avoidance, Sensing SystemTesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The forward facing camera may be misaligned, causing some of the active safety features such as emergency braking, forward collision warning, and lane assist to become unavailable without alerting the driver.
Risk: Safety features that are unavailable without any warning to the driver may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tesla Service will inspect and adjust the pitch angle, 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 SB23 17006.
NHTSA campaign 23V489000 · Tesla, Inc.
Jul 14, 2023Seat Belts, FrontTesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021 to 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 SB23 20004.
NHTSA campaign 23V488000 · Tesla, Inc.
Feb 15, 2023Steering, Automated/adaptive SteeringOver the air fixTesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 to 2023 Model S, Model X, 2017 to 2023 Model 3, and 2020 to 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 SB23 00001.
NHTSA campaign 23V085000 · Tesla, Inc.
Other Tesla recalls
FAQ
Does the 2023 Tesla Model S have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls for the 2023 Tesla Model S. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2023 Tesla Model S has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.