AI Damage2023 Tesla Model S: common problems
The maker issued 73 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 73
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- electric
- automatic, 1-speed
Drive: AWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 41 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- On some Model S and Model X vehicles, the compression gap of the HVAC drain funnel seal is wider than…
On some Model S and Model X vehicles, the compression gap of the HVAC drain funnel seal is wider than intended, which may cause water ingress. Inspect the sponge area of the HVAC drain funnel for water ingress. If…
- On certain Model S, Model X and Model Y vehicles, the interior camera requires replacement to mitigate…
On certain Model S, Model X and Model Y vehicles, the interior camera requires replacement to mitigate reduced driver attentiveness detection performance in low-light conditions.
- Some Model S and Model X vehicles with 1st Generation Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) antennas…
Some Model S and Model X vehicles with 1st Generation Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) antennas might suffer from lower-than-expected navigation signal strength under certain circumstances.
- Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies
Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on…
- On certain Model S and Model X vehicles, the interior camera requires replacement to mitigate reduced…
On certain Model S and Model X vehicles, the interior camera requires replacement to mitigate reduced driver attentiveness detection performance in low-light conditions.
- Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies
Instead, all available owner?s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on…
- On certain Model S and Model X vehicles built from February 2021 to January 3, 2024, the material of the…
On certain Model S and Model X vehicles built from February 2021 to January 3, 2024, the material of the steering yoke cover might be susceptible to peeling (Figures 1 and 2).
- Owner's Manual
- On some Model S and Model X vehicles, the LH and RH frame rail bolts might not have been tightened to…
On some Model S and Model X vehicles, the LH and RH frame rail bolts might not have been tightened to specification, which could result in a creak or rattle noise coming from the front of the vehicle while turning the…
- Some model year 2021-2023 Model S Plaid and Model X Plaid vehicles running a vehicle software version…
Some model year 2021-2023 Model S Plaid and Model X Plaid vehicles running a vehicle software version earlier than 2023.44 may require a vehicle software update to address a mild vibration felt from the accelerator…
- The Low Voltage (LV) battery on certain Model S vehicles may charge inconsistently
- Certain Model S vehicles may require the replacement of the Low Voltage (LV) battery and the battery…
Certain Model S vehicles may require the replacement of the Low Voltage (LV) battery and the battery controller module to correct inconsistent charging of the LV battery.
NHTSA lists 73 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Tesla Model S?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 73 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2023 Tesla Model S?
NHTSA lists 73 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2023 Tesla Model S from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2023 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.