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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2013 Tesla Model S recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component11
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Seat belts | 2 |
| Electrical system | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 |
| Parking brake | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
Safety recalls11
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| May 28, 202424V376000 | Seat belts: front warning light/devicesA seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 24V376000
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| Feb 27, 202424V153000 | Forward collision avoidance: warnings external/pedestrian alertPedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are muted, increasing the risk of a crash. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 24V153000
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| Jan 30, 202424V051000 | Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelWarning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 24V051000
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| Dec 12, 202323V838000 | Electrical system: ADAS autonomous/self drivingIn certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or… Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 23V838000
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| Jan 29, 202121V035000 | Back over prevention: softwareThe eMMC controller wear-out condition can cause the loss of the rearview camera display, defrost/defog control settings, and exterior turn signal lighting, reducing… DetailsHide details for campaign 21V035000
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| Mar 29, 201818V204000 | Steering: electric power assist systemLoss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V204000
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Owner complaints by component460
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 195 | 42 |
| Unknown or other | 122 | 27 |
| Suspension | 91 | 20 |
| Power train | 35 | 8 |
| Steering | 29 | 6 |
| Vehicle speed control | 25 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 24 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 22 | 5 |
| Engine | 21 | 5 |
| Structure | 19 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 18 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 15 | 3 |
| Air bags | 8 | 2 |
| Back over prevention | 8 | 2 |
| Wheels | 7 | 2 |
10 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Service brakes
“Mileage: Approximately 177,379 miles Location: California Component: Electric parking brake (EPB) / gear selection Description: My vehicle's electric parking brake intermittently locks the car in place when I come to a…”
- Steering
“The vehicle has suffered a catastrophic, intermittent low-voltage network crash caused by a failing Body Control Module (BCM), resulting in multiple dangerous safety-critical failure modes.”
- Air bags
“This issue appears to be related to a known MCU failure affecting early Tesla Model S vehicles. The touchscreen exhibits screen melting/discoloration and eventually goes blank or becomes inoperative.”
Other Tesla Model S model years
- 20179 recalls428 complaints
- 201610 recalls648 complaints
- 20159 recalls668 complaints
- 20149 recalls366 complaints
- 201311 recalls460 complaints
- 20128 recalls61 complaints
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2013 Tesla Model S recall questions
How many recalls does the 2013 Tesla Model S have?
NHTSA lists 11 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Tesla Model S. The most recent, 24V376000 (reported May 28, 2024), concerns seat belts. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2013 Tesla Model S recalls for?
The largest group is seat belts, with 2 campaigns. Others: electrical system (2), forward collision avoidance (1), back over prevention (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Tesla Model S?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 195 complaints out of 460 filed with NHTSA (42%). Across all complaints, owners reported 41 crashs and 19 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 Tesla Model S?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Tesla recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Tesla dealer.
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