Large Recall NHTSA · 23V085000 Reported February 15, 2023

Full self-driving software may cause crash

Tesla, Inc. · Steering · 362,758 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
23V085000
Manufacturer Campaign
SB-23-00-001
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
362,758
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 15, 2023
Completion Rate
96.50

Defect Summary

Tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 model s, model x, 2017-2023 model 3, and 2020-2023 model y vehicles equipped with full self-driving beta (fsd beta) software or pending installation. the fsd beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through an intersection while in a turn-only lane, entering a stop sign-controlled intersection without coming to a complete stop, or proceeding into an intersection during a steady yellow traffic signal without due caution. In addition, the system may respond insufficiently to changes in posted speed limits or not adequately account for the driver's adjustment of the vehicle's speed to exceed posted speed limits.

Safety Consequence

Fsd beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Tesla will release an over-the-air (ota) software update, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed april 15, 2023. owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. tesla's number for this recall is sb-23-00-001.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Tesla, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 23V085000 or campaign SB-23-00-001.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 23V085000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 23V085000?

NHTSA recall 23V085000 was issued by Tesla, Inc. on February 15, 2023. It addresses: Full self-driving software may cause crash. The recall affects approximately 362,758 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Tesla, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 23V085000 or the manufacturer campaign number SB-23-00-001. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.