Large Recall NHTSA · 23V838000 Reported December 12, 2023

Autopilot controls insufficient to prevent misuse

Tesla, Inc. · Electrical System · 2,031,220 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
23V838000
Manufacturer Campaign
SB-23-00-008
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
2,031,220
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 12, 2023
Completion Rate
98.83

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

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 23V838000 or campaign SB-23-00-008.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 23V838000

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

What is recall 23V838000?

NHTSA recall 23V838000 was issued by Tesla, Inc. on December 12, 2023. It addresses: Autopilot controls insufficient to prevent misuse. The recall affects approximately 2,031,220 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Tesla, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 23V838000 or the manufacturer campaign number SB-23-00-008. 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.