Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 S.
The 2023 Tesla S Electric builds on the Model S’s long‑standing all‑electric platform, pairing its signature electric drivetrain with the familiar sedan silhouette that has defined the line for years. While the powertrain remains unchanged, the model registers a total of 108 owner complaints for the year, with the most frequent issues falling into an “Unknown or Other” category, and it has been subject to 13 recalls. These figures place the 2023 iteration squarely in the middle of the model’s reliability timeline, indicating a moderate level of concern that researchers should weigh against its overall track record.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 184.6 in |
| Overall width | 72.8 in |
| Overall height | 56.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4072 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 63 / 62.6 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 48/52 |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 2023 Tesla S dominate in one area — the unknown or other, 45 of 108 reports (42%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 7 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the unknown or other pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 108 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 73 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SB-26-18-001 | 2026-02-04 | Unknown Or Other | On some Model S and Model X vehicles, the compression gap of the HVAC drain funnel seal… |
| SB-24-17-005 | 2025-04-03 | Electrical System | On certain Model S, Model X and Model Y vehicles, the interior camera requires… |
| SB-24-21-002 | 2025-03-21 | Electrical System | Some Model S and Model X vehicles with 1st Generation Global Navigation Satellite System… |
| SB-24-17-005 | 2025-01-16 | Electrical System | On certain Model S, Model X and Model Y vehicles, the interior camera requires… |
| SB-24-21-002 | 2024-12-11 | Electrical System | Some Model S and Model X vehicles with 1st Generation Global Navigation Satellite System… |
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