2021 Tesla Model X Recall: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V843000 | Component: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Recall Summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model X vehicles. The restraint control module (RCM) calibration may cause the front passenger air bag to deploy incorrectly during certain low speed crashes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety Consequence

A passenger air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update to recalibrate the RCM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-015.

Additional 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.

Related Information

Source: NHTSA Safety Recall 22V843000