2012–2023 Tesla (4 models) Electrical System Recall 23V838000 (Tesla SB-23-00-008)

NHTSA recall 23V838000 (Tesla recall SB-23-00-008) covers about 2,031,220 2012–2023 Tesla (4 models) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Dec 12, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 23V838000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

2,031,220
vehicles affected (potential)
2012–2023
model years
Dec 12, 2023
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Electrical system (adas, driver monitoring, 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 controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature.

The 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.

The remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA lists Feb 10, 2024 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Tesla recall number SB-23-00-008

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 23V838000 as SB-23-00-008. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "SB-23-00-008 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Tesla Model 32017–2023All Model 3 recallsYears to avoid
Tesla Model S2012–2023All Model S recallsYears to avoid
Tesla Model X2016–2023All Model X recallsYears to avoid
Tesla Model Y2020–2023All Model Y recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Dec 12, 2023
Owner notification
Feb 10, 2024
Recall initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Filed by
Tesla, Inc.

Check your VIN for 23V838000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 23V838000 is open, call any Tesla dealer's service department and give them the recall number (23V838000 or SB-23-00-008). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 23V838000?

NHTSA recall 23V838000 (Tesla recall SB-23-00-008) covers about 2,031,220 2012–2023 Tesla (4 models) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Dec 12, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Tesla, Inc.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 23V838000?

NHTSA's record for 23V838000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "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." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 23V838000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Tesla dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 23V838000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge." NHTSA lists Feb 10, 2024 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Tesla recall number for 23V838000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as SB-23-00-008. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (SB-23-00-008) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 23V838000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 23V838000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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