2023 Tesla Model S Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 8%of 115 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,332miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electrical system of the 2023 Tesla Model S, 8% of the 115 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,332 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 4 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“3 separate times the right pillar camera and 2 times for all cameras: The car's computer lost contact with the cameras and could not reconnect. In 2023, Tesla changed from radar to camera sensing technology. All driving functions relating to car positioning and cruise/speed control were lost at those times. Twice the car was under cruise control so the car interpreted this as 0 mph and initiated emergency braking from 75 mph on an interstate highway. I was able to avoid the following cars hitting me only by instantly accelerating back to posted speed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11519675, filed 2023-04“To activate the horn you must press a small label which is not in the middle of the steering wheel. This requires taking eyes off the road and looking for the small area. There is a horn-like appearing big area in center of the wheel that has movement when you press it, but doesn’t beep the horn ---- See attached document for complaint”
NHTSA complaint #11565103, filed 2024-01“The vehicle is over reporting it's speed by 5% this is a large discrepancy which effects safety by causing people drivers around you to change lanes because you are traveling under the speed limit. Tesla is unable to calibrate the speedometers are the service center. They have documented the failure. It also adds miles to the odometer prematurely. This problem started after Tesla upgraded the car with a Track Package which is a $24,000 upgrade”
NHTSA complaint #11713173, filed 2026-01“The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while exiting a supercharging station with the Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature engaged, the message Take Over Immediately was displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle abruptly accelerated into an intersection and crashed head-on with another vehicle. The air bags deployed as needed. The contact stated that a Police report was filed; however, the report number was not provided. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it remained undiagnosed and unrepaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11754941, filed 2026-08, 150,332 miles“Frunk latch does not open with the first tap due to misdesigned frunk liner trim piece. The only way to open the frunk is after first tap to simultaneously tapping open and pulling the hood upward. It is only feasible using the phone app as the vehicle comes with key-card. This creates a safety concern due to fire crew would have an issue reaching a first responder loop to disconnect a battery located under the hood in case of an accident. The issue was reproduced to Tesla service team but they claimed that it is yet impossible to repair.”
NHTSA complaint #11593247, filed 2024-06Related recalls
- 24V554000Jul 24, 2024Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an…Covers: Tesla Model S 2021–2024, Model Y 2020–2024, Model 3 2021–2024 +1 more
- 24V051000Jan 30, 2024Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An…Covers: Tesla Model S 2012–2023, Model X 2016–2024, Model 3 2017–2023 +2 more
- 23V862000Dec 19, 2023Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model S and X vehicles. The cabin doors can be unlocked during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to…Covers: Tesla Model S 2022–2023, Model X 2022–2023
- 23V838000Dec 12, 2023Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of…Covers: Tesla Model S 2012–2023, Model X 2016–2023, Model 3 2017–2023 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 11017591Apr 3, 2025On 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.
- 11016319Mar 21, 2025Some 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…
- 11013482Jan 16, 2025On 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.
- 11012221Dec 11, 2024Some 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…
- 11008822Sep 20, 2024On 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.
- 11008798Sep 20, 2024On 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.
- 11008774Sep 20, 2024On 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.
- 11003083Jun 19, 2024On certain Model S and Model X vehicles, the interior camera requires replacement to mitigate reduced driver attentiveness detection performance in low-light conditions.
- 10247402Oct 27, 2023Some 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…
- 10235968Apr 18, 2023The Low Voltage (LV) battery on certain Model S vehicles may charge inconsistently.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | 18% |
| 2023 | 9 | 8% |
| 2022 | 17 | 12% |
| 2021 | 25 | 14% |
| 2020 | 7 | 9% |
| 2019 | 5 | 11% |
| 2018 | 35 | 21% |
| 2017 | 114 | 27% |
| 2016 | 149 | 23% |
| 2015 | 266 | 40% |
| 2014 | 133 | 36% |
| 2013 | 195 | 42% |
| 2012 | 37 | 61% |
Other parts of the 2023 Tesla Model S
58 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsForward collision avoidance
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsLane departure
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 Tesla Model S
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology