Tesla recall: Forward collision avoidance
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
Safety features that are unavailable without any warning to the driver may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Tesla Service will inspect and adjust the pitch angle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-17-006.
Vehicles covered
- Tesla Model S 2023
- Tesla Model X 2023
- Tesla Model Y 2023
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23V489000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 14, 2023
- Owners notified
- Sep 12, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,337
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Forward collision avoidance › Sensing system › Camera
- Maker's own recall number
- SB-23-17-006
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Tesla recall: Suspension Aug 31, 2026
- Tesla recall: Exterior lighting Aug 4, 2026
- Tesla recall: Air bags Jul 7, 2026
- Tesla recall: Equipment May 18, 2026
- Tesla recall: Back over prevention May 4, 2026
- Tesla recall: Electrical system Oct 10, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.