NHTSA Recall 23V838000: Software (electrical system)
Tesla, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,031,220 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Tesla Model 3.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V838000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SB-23-00-008 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › ADAS › DRIVER MONITORING › SOFTWARE |
| Report received | December 12, 2023 |
| Owner notification | February 10, 2024 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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 controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature.
Safety risk
In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-008.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V838000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Tesla Model S | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Tesla Model X | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Tesla Model Y | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.