2013 Tesla Model S service bulletins & manufacturer communications

102 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Tesla Model S. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.

• On certain Model S and Model X vehicles, the battery powered Pyrotechnic High Voltage (HV) Battery Disconnect will reach the end of its battery lifespan in the near future, which w…
  SB-25-16-003 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 3, 2025
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  fsd-12-5-4-1_s3xy.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  fsd-12-5-4_s3xy.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  fsd-12-5-3_s3xy.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.38_s3xy.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.26.9_s3xy.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  fsd-12-5-4-1_s3xy.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  fsd-12-5-4_s3xy.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  fsd-12-5-3_s3xy.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.38_s3xy.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.26.9_s3xy.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  fsd-12-5-4-1_s3xy.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  fsd-12-5-4_s3xy.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  fsd-12-5-3_s3xy.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.38_s3xy.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.26.9_s3xy.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.32_0824.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 31, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.32.3_082024.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 31, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.26.100_082024.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 31, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.26.11_0824.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 31, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  fsd-12-5_072024.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 31, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  fsd_12-4-4_0724.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 31, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.26_0624.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 31, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.26.3_SX_0724.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 31, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.20.200_0724.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 31, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  fsd_12-4-1_062024.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.20.6_0624.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.20.3_0624.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.20.1_0624.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  fsd_12-4-2_062024.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 31, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  fsd-12-4_0524.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 31, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.20_0524.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 31, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.20.1_0524.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 31, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.14.8_0524.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 31, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.14.5_0524.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 31, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  fsd-12-4_0524.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  fsd-12-3-4_0524.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.8.200_0524.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.8.100_0524.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.14_0524.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner?s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  Index373 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 26, 2024
• Owner's Manual.
  developG · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 13, 2024
• Owner's Manual
  developA · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 7, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner?s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  Owners documenta · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 28, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner?s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  Owners documenta · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 18, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner?s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  ManualG · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 15, 2023
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner?s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  ManualA · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 1, 2023
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner?s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  Manual · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 1, 2023
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner?s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  ManualO · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 22, 2023
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner?s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  DocumentationF · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 24, 2023
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner?s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  DocumentationA · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 15, 2023
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner?s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  Owner's Manual-2 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 9, 2023
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner?s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  Manual-1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 22, 2023
• Some customers in Europe have vehicles with one charger, which limits the vehicle?s charging rate to 16 A when the vehicle is connected to a charging station capable of supplying m…
  SB-15-44-006 R2 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 15, 2023
• For some Model S and Model X vehicles built before March 2018, an 8GB embedded MultiMediaCard (?8GB eMMC?) in the Media Control Unit (MCU) might malfunction due to accumulated wear…
  SB-20-21-002 R3 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 5, 2020
• For some Model S and Model X vehicles built before March 2018, an 8GB embedded MultiMediaCard (?8GB eMMC?) in the Media Control Unit (MCU) might malfunction due to accumulated wear…
  SB-20-21-002 R2 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 23, 2020
• For some Model S and Model X vehicles built before March 2018, an 8GB embedded MultiMediaCard (?8GB eMMC?) in the Media Control Unit (MCU) might malfunction due to accumulated wear…
  SB-20-21-002 R1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 11, 2020
• For some Model S and Model X vehicles built before March 2018, an 8GB embedded MultiMediaCard (?8GB eMMC?) in the Media Control Unit (MCU) might malfunction due to accumulated wear…
  SB-20-21-002 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 9, 2020
• Tesla is committed to continuous improvement of the security of its products and advises customers to always install the latest mobile app and vehicle software releases to remain a…
  SB-20-00-001 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 19, 2020
• The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ECU has a built-in antenna that receives signals from the TPMS sensors. Earlier versions of the TPMS ECU were equipped with an antenna th…
  SB-16-17-005 R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 25, 2020
• On some Model S base trim front seats, the forward inboard Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing (nearest to the center console) used on the front lift links may develop an interacti…
  SB-18-13-002 R2 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued May 24, 2019
• On some Model S base trim front seats, the forward inboard Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing (nearest to the center console) used on the front lift links may develop an interacti…
  SB-18-13-002 R1 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jan 25, 2019
• Long-term exposure to high-corrosion environments might weaken the bolts that attach the power steering motor to the steering rack housing.
  SB-18-32-002 R3 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jan 11, 2019
• On certain Model S vehicles, either lower rear control arm might crack, causing excessive negative camber of the rear suspension.
  SB-19-31-001 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 3, 2019
• On certain Model S vehicles, the liftgate has plugs that do not allow water to drain, causing condensation to build up inside the tail light assembly. Tail light functionality is n…
  SB-19-11-001 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 3, 2019
• It is now possible to retrofit the Continental Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) onto vehicles that were originally equipped with a Baolong TPMS.
  SB-15-17-003 R4 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Dec 12, 2018
• On some Model S base trim 1st row seats, the Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in …
  SB-18-13-002 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 19, 2018
• Long-term exposure to high-corrosion environments might weaken the bolts that attach the power steering motor to the steering rack housing.
  SB-18-32-002 R1 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Apr 12, 2018
• On Model S, the windshield wiper motor bracket might become loose, resulting in a popping or clicking noise during windshield wiper operation.
  SB-17-10-006 R1 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 14, 2017
• Three metal plates are installed on the front subframe to deflect road debris and protect the underbody from possible damage.
  SB-14-30-002 R4 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 29, 2017
• It is now possible to retrofit the Continental Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) onto vehicles that were originally equipped with a Baolong TPMS.
  SB-15-17-003 R3 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Mar 27, 2017
• It is possible to accidentally break off the aeroshield support tab from the HV Battery. If the tab breaks, the mid aeroshield is not fully supported, reducing the aerodynamic effi…
  SB-15-16-002 R1 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 27, 2017
• Some Model S vehicles might experience wind noise from the leading edge of the panoramic roof at high speed.
  SB-13-24-006 R3 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Mar 27, 2017
• Instructions for installing the carbon fiber spoiler.
  SB-13-90-002 R3 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 4, 2016
• It is now possible to retrofit the continental tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) onto vehicles that were originally equipped with a baolong tpms.
  SB1517003R2 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 23, 2016
• This service bulletin contains installation instructions for the optional third row seat. Included in this procedure are steps to add the rear crossmember (if needed), remove and m…
  SB1313001R6 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jun 4, 2016
• Describes how to install the performance pedal set accessory.
  SB1690001 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 27, 2016
• Upgrade a vehicle from a single 2nd generation charger to dual 2nd generation chargers.
  SB1344010R4 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 25, 2016
• Describes how to install the 1st generation premium center console assembly.
  SB1315014R4 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 25, 2016
• Describes how to install the center console floor finisher to match the dash trim appearance.
  SB1315007R3 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 25, 2016
• Describes how to retrofit the 2nd generation premium center console assembly.
  SB1615001 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 11, 2016
• Cold Weather Brake Package
  SB-15-33-001 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Mar 17, 2016
• Tesla: information provided in regards to installing a second (slave) charger that is currently configured, in a vehicle, with only one master charger. Model 2013-15 s. *pe
  SB-13-44-010 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Sep 1, 2015
• Tesla motors, inc 2012-2014: bulletin information regarding upgraded 12v positive jump post needs replacement of the old post which can cause corrosion & prevent external charging …
  15-17-005 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 27, 2015
• Tesla motors, inc 2012-2013 model s: information regarding front lower control arm ball joints developing greater free play than expected. Installing (4)wedge- lock washers on the …
  13-31-003 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Mar 24, 2015
• Tesla motors inc 2013-2014 model s : buletin information regarding replacing rear drive unit. Some units have inadequate grease, which may cause a loud clunking sound during accele…
  14-40-001 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 5, 2015
• Tesla motors: 2012-2014 s models; bulletin instructions and repair guidelines for draft entering cabin from a-pillar. *lj
  SB-15-11-001 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 8, 2015
• Tesla: 2013-2014 model s: information regarding replacing rear drive unit produced with inadequate grease, which could lead to a "clunk" sound when using the accelerator while driv…
  SB-14-40-001 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Nov 24, 2014
• Tesla: inside instrument cluster (ic), circuit board was soldered, while using an improper flux, in some vehicles, and can lead to shorter than expected lifespan and quality concer…
  SB-14-21-004 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 26, 2014
• Tesla: the high voltage interlock loop (hvil) diagnostic guide. This is not an official bulletin. No model types or model years were provided. *js updated 10/21/14. *pe
  TN-13-44-003 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 11, 2014
• Tesla: when charging, corrosion, physical damage to receptacles, or inappropriate wiring or installation of electrical outlets can cause higher than normal electrical resistance. M…
  SB14-50-002 R1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Jun 5, 2014
• Tesla: information and instructions regarding replacement of rear doors, on some vehicles, that may be compatible but fail to have same mounting points for electrical harness. Mode…
  SB-14-17-003 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 23, 2014
• Tesla motors: procedures to reconfigure the coolant lines and firmware in order to install a second charger. Model includes model s all model years. *js
  SB-12-44-005 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 18, 2013
• Tesla: due to isolation of model s high voltage, a monitor is installed in battery to ensure no electrical current, between vehicle and high voltage conductor, is being carried and…
  TN-13-44-001 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 5, 2013
• Tesla: high voltage awareness for model s. This is not an official bulletin. No model years were provided. *js
  TN-13-44-002 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 5, 2013
• Tesla: when removing the battery pack these procedures need to be followed in order to ensure proper sealing of the hv rapid mate. No model or model years given. *js
  TN-13-16-002 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 5, 2013
• Tesla: because of improper preload on rear wheel bearings, due to repeated heavy acceleration, can cause rear wheel axle nuts to lose proper torque and premature bearing wear. Mode…
  SB-12-31-001 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued May 15, 2013
• Tesla motors inc. : service bulletin supersedes sb-12-95-002 revision dated november 12, 2012 . Mrb parts returns list for all non-maintenance related model s parts except 6005894 …
  SB-13-96-002 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Apr 12, 2013
• Tesla motors inc. : instructions on reassembly of hpwc fuses. *lj
  SB-13-50-003 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2013
• Tesla: painted lug nuts or overspray paint on seat, might be corroded in thread area, leading to inadequate clamping torque and needs to be corrected to prevent vibration, shimming…
  SB-13-34-001 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Jan 14, 2013
• Tesla: once vehicle is parked, air in tires (21 inch wheels) cools, in cold ambient temperatures, can cause tire pressure to decrease below threshold, which is close to proper infl…
  SB-12-34-002 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Dec 6, 2012
• Tesla: some 12v battery, if overtorqued, are susceptible to weakening and breakage from positive terminals with casting porosity and if terminal fails, after ignition is off, will …
  SB-12-17-013 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 13, 2012