Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 S.
The 2023 Tesla S Electric carries an electric powertrain and generated 108 owner complaints alongside 13 recalls, with the largest share of reports falling under the classification "Unknown Or Other." These figures position the 2023 model year within a specific quantitative context in the vehicle's reliability history, marking it by this documented volume of grievances and recall activity. Researchers can treat these 108 complaints and 13 recalls as concrete data points for benchmarking this iteration against other model years in the S Electric lineage.
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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NHTSA lists 13 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.