2023 Tesla Model S
2023 Tesla Model S in NHTSA data: length 497 cm, curb weight 2,254 kg and 13 recall campaigns.
2023 Tesla Model S at a glance
NHTSA lists 1 specification row for the 2023 Tesla Model S. Overall length is 497 cm (195.7 in), width 196 cm, height 144 cm and wheelbase 296 cm (116.5 in). Curb weight is 2,254 kg (4,969 lb). Against the 2022 model year NHTSA lists overall length 497 cm (2022: 497 cm) and curb weight 2,254 kg (2022: 2,254 kg).
Length497 cm
Wheelbase296 cm
Curb weight2,254 kg
Recall campaigns13
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODEL S 4DR SEDAN AWD | 497 cm195.7 in | 196 cm77.2 in | 144 cm56.7 in | 296 cm116.5 in | 2,254 kg4,969 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2023 Tesla Model S
NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V283000 | 5 May 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017, 2021-2023 Model 3, 2020-2023 Model Y, 2021-2023 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… |
| 25V172000 | 19 March 2025 | AIR BAGS | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and 2021-2025 Model X vehicles. An air bag with the incorrect horn pad may have been installed, preventing the horn from sounding. |
| 24V967000 | 24 December 2024 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:CUSHION | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2025 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." |
| 24V554000 | 24 July 2024 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | Tesla, 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 unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened. Over-the-air update |
| 24V376000 | 28 May 2024 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 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… Over-the-air update |
| 24V051000 | 30 January 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | Tesla, 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 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… Over-the-air update |
| 24V035000 | 22 January 2024 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | Tesla, 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. Over-the-air update |
| 23V862000 | 19 December 2023 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | Tesla, 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 comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection." Over-the-air update |
| 23V838000 | 12 December 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE | Tesla, 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 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… Over-the-air update |
| 23V743000 | 3 November 2023 | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 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. |
| 23V489000 | 14 July 2023 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | Tesla, 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. |
| 23V488000 | 14 July 2023 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 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. |
| 23V085000 | 15 February 2023 | STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 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… Over-the-air update |
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