2023 Tesla Model S - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 2023 Tesla Model S

143 problems have been reported for the 2023 Tesla Model S. The following chart shows the 18 most common problems for 2023 Tesla Model S. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment with 54 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (19 problems).

Table 1. Common problems of the 2023 Tesla Model S

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Equipment	54
Steering	19
Forward Collision Avoidance	17
Electrical System	7
Visibility	6
Vehicle Speed Control	6
Exterior Lighting	5
Service Brakes	4
Wheel	4
Lane Departure	4
Power Train	3
Suspension	3
Structure	3
Seats	2
Back Over Prevention	2
Other Fuel System	2
Tire	1
Air Bag	1

📈 Problem Occurrence Trend

The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2023 Tesla Model S in 2023.

Table 2. Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year	Number of Problems
2026	6
2025	18
2024	80
2023	39

📊 Compare the 2023 Tesla Model S with Other Model Years

When making the decision between buying a new or used Tesla Model S, the following table can be used to compare the 2023 Tesla Model S with the Tesla Model S from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2023 Model S is 143 while the average number of problems reported for the 15 model years of the Tesla Model S is 301.

Table 3. Compare the 2023 Tesla Model S with other model years

Model Year	Number of Problems
2026 Model S	3
2025 Model S	7
2024 Model S	63
2023 Model S	143
2022 Model S	179
2021 Model S	258
2020 Model S	115
2019 Model S	65
2018 Model S	267
2017 Model S	632
2016 Model S	784
2015 Model S	910
2014 Model S	477
2013 Model S	546
2012 Model S	76

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