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Tesla Model S 2013 Electrical System Problems

193 distinct owners reported a electrical system problem on the 2013 Tesla Model S - 42% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage193 complaints

193 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

23V838000Reported December 12, 2023 - 2,031,220 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on December 12, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 2,031,220 vehicles across all affected models.

24V051000Reported January 30, 2024 - 2,193,869 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on January 30, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 2,193,869 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Unknown Or Other121Suspension92Power Train35Steering29Vehicle Speed Control25Brakes25
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.