2022 Tesla Model S vs 2023 Tesla Model S
Two adjacent model years of the Tesla Model S, side by side. Every figure is a raw NHTSA/EPA count — not normalised by how many were sold.
Side by side: 2023 Model S has fewer recorded recall campaigns (13 vs 20), and 2023 Model S has fewer recorded owner complaints (0 vs 136). 2022 Model S carries more NHTSA investigations (13 vs 10). Neither has NHTSA crash ratings, and both have EPA fuel-economy data.
| Metric | 2022 Tesla Model S | 2023 Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 20 | 13 |
| Owner complaints | 136 | 0 |
| NHTSA investigations | 13 | 10 |
| NHTSA crash rating | Not rated | Not rated |
| EPA fuel economy | Available | Available |
How to read this
- A green check marks the lower raw count — fewer recorded issues, not a declared winner.
- Complaint totals are not normalised by vehicle population; a big-seller shows more of everything.
- Where a rating or EPA record is absent, that is missing data — not evidence of safety.