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Tesla Model S

2023 only

161 classified complaints 13 recalls

2023 Tesla Model S have 161 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 13 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2023 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Tesla Model S report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2023 only

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 51 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in newer model years.

Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 38 complaints

Median onset: 150,332 miles.

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Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 36 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 8 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 6 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in newer model years.

Tire wear and premature wear patterns · Wheels and tires 5 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in newer model years.

Infotainment, screen and software · Electrical 3 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

CV axles, joints and boots · Drivetrain 3 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2023 model year. See the full Tesla Model S report for every year and full specs/safety data.