2023 Tesla Model S, 2023 Tesla Model X, 2023 Tesla Model Y Recall: Forward-facing camera may be misaligned, causing some of the active safety…
NHTSA campaign 23V489000 · Forward Collision Avoidance · filed Jul 14, 2023 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
Safety features that are unavailable without any warning to the driver may increase the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 23V489000 (manufacturer number SB-23-17-006). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.