Is the 2023 TESLA Model 3 safe to drive?

The 2023 TESLA Model 3 has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY recall for the 2023 TESLA Model 3? (Campaign #23V434000)

Your vehicle's battery disconnect system may be faulty, which could cause a safety issue. If your vehicle is in a crash or detects a problem, the battery may not shut off properly, risking electrical shock and injury. Tesla will replace the faulty battery disconnect system for free, you just need to contact them at 1-877-798-3752 or check your mail for a notification letter with the recall number SB-23-16-005.

NHTSA Campaign 23V434000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

What Happened

Your vehicle's battery disconnect system may be faulty, which could cause a safety issue.

Risk if Unfixed

If your vehicle is in a crash or detects a problem, the battery may not shut off properly, risking electrical shock and injury.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Tesla will replace the faulty battery disconnect system for free, you just need to contact them at 1-877-798-3752 or check your mail for a notification letter with the recall number SB-23-16-005.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #23V434000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 23V434000

What This Recall Means

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?