Is the 2023 TESLA Model S safe to drive?

The 2023 TESLA Model S 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 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE recall for the 2023 TESLA Model S? (Campaign #26V283000)

Your vehicle's rearview camera system might not show you the view behind your car when you're in reverse, due to a software glitch. If the rearview image is delayed, you could miss something or someone behind your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Tesla will send an update to your vehicle's software that fixes the issue, and it's completely free. Once you get the notification, you'll be able to download and install the update, or you can contact Tesla's customer service for help.

Campaign 26V283000

Under Review Plain English 2026-05-05

What This Recall Means

Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

What Happened

Your vehicle's rearview camera system might not show you the view behind your car when you're in reverse, due to a software glitch.

Risk if Unfixed

If the rearview image is delayed, you could miss something or someone behind your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Tesla will send an update to your vehicle's software that fixes the issue, and it's completely free. Once you get the notification, you'll be able to download and install the update, or you can contact Tesla's customer service for help.

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #26V283000. 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.

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