2023 Tesla Model S - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 2023 Tesla Model S

157 problems have been reported for the 2023 Tesla Model S. The following chart shows the 19 most common problems for 2023 Tesla Model S. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment with 56 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (21 problems).

Table 1. Common problems of the 2023 Tesla Model S

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Equipment	56
Steering	21
Forward Collision Avoidance	19
Electrical System	8
Vehicle Speed Control	7
Service Brakes	6
Visibility	6
Wheel	5
Exterior Lighting	5
Suspension	4
Lane Departure	4
Power Train	3
Seats	3
Structure	3
Back Over Prevention	2
Other Fuel System	2
Seat Belt	1
Air Bag	1
Tire	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	20
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 157 while the average number of problems reported for the 15 model years of the Tesla Model S is 309.

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

Model Year	Number of Problems
2026 Model S	11
2025 Model S	7
2024 Model S	63
2023 Model S	157
2022 Model S	191
2021 Model S	266
2020 Model S	115
2019 Model S	69
2018 Model S	271
2017 Model S	650
2016 Model S	806
2015 Model S	917
2014 Model S	484
2013 Model S	557
2012 Model S	79

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