Car diagnostics for a 2023 Tesla Model S
Car diagnostics for the 2023 Tesla Model S: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 17.5 kWh/100 km
- Body
- Large Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2023 Tesla Model S for car diagnostics
- Body: large cars (EPA size class).
2023 Tesla Model S: every figure
| MPG city (US) | 124 MPGe |
|---|---|
| MPG highway (US) | 115 MPGe |
| MPG combined (US) | 120 MPGe |
| Charge at 240 V | 15 hours |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 736 L (26 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$650 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at 15 cents a kWh) | $526 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2023 Tesla Model S
- NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 114 complaints with NHTSA, most often about unknown or other (58), forward collision avoidance (26) and steering (20). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V283000 | 2026-05-04 | back over prevention:software | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017, 2021-2023 Model 3, 2020-2023 Model Y, 2021-2023 Model S, and Model X vehicles operating software version 2026.8.6. The rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal... |
| 25V172000 | 2025-03-19 | air bags | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and 2021-2025 Model X vehicles. An air bag with the incorrect horn pad may have been installed, preventing the horn from sounding. |
| 24V967000 | 2024-12-23 | air bags:frontal:driver side:cushion | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Model S and Model X vehicles. The driver's air bag could tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 212, "Windshield Mounting." |
| 24V554000 | 2024-07-24 | electrical system:software | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened. |
| 24V376000 | 2024-05-28 | seat belts:front:warning light/devices | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal... |
| 24V051000 | 2024-01-30 | electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply... |
| 24V035000 | 2024-01-22 | back over prevention: sensing system: camera | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model S, X, and Y vehicles equipped with full self-driving computer 4.0 and running a software release version 2023.44.30 through 2023.44.30.6 or 2023.44.100. Software instability may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. |
| 23V862000 | 2023-12-19 | electrical system:software | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model S and X vehicles. The cabin doors can be unlocked during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection." |
| 23V838000 | 2023-12-12 | electrical system:adas:driver monitoring:software | 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... |
| 23V743000 | 2023-11-03 | steering: steering wheel/handle bar | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and Model X vehicles. An incorrect air bag may have been installed when the steering yoke or round steering wheel was replaced with a different style of yoke or steering wheel. |
| 23V488000 | 2023-07-14 | seat belts:front | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles. The front-row seat belts may not be connected properly to the pretensioner anchors, which can cause the seat belts to detach. |
| 23V489000 | 2023-07-14 | forward collision avoidance: sensing system: camera | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The forward-facing camera may be misaligned, causing some of the active safety features such as emergency braking, forward collision warning, and lane assist to become unavailable without alerting the driver. |
| 23V085000 | 2023-02-15 | steering:automated/adaptive steering | 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... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car diagnostics for the 2023 Tesla Model S
Car diagnostics for the 2023 Tesla Model S: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. A warning light is the car asking for a diagnostic scan; the code tells the shop where to look.
Details the shop needs
Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Model S. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Power comes from the electric motor, driving through a 1-speed automatic.
What to send us
The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date.
A car while yours is in the shop
Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. The handover is in person, at your address or at our location.
What to ask
Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice.
Good habits for your car
Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance. Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt. Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair.
Ask us
Describe the problem, and we arrange a trusted shop.
Request car diagnostics
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