Official NHTSA recall data for the Tesla Model S, with the newest records listed first.
18 recall records are listed below.
| Component | Model Year | Recall Date | Campaign # | Consequence | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 2015 | 29/03/2018 | 18V204000 | Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash. | Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and add a corrosion-preventative sealer, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-18-32-002. |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE | 2015 | 29/01/2021 | 21V035000 | The eMMC controller wear-out condition can cause the loss of the rearview camera display, defrost/defog control settings, and exterior turn signal lighting, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. | Owners should ensure their vehicles are operating firmware release 2020.48.48.12 or newer, which will alert owners if the eMMC is approaching lifetime wear. Tesla will notify owners, and will replace the VCM daughterboard with one containing an enhanced eMMC controller, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-21-001. |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:CUSHION | 2021 | 24/12/2024 | 24V967000 | A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. | Tesla service will replace the air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-20-001. |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 2015 | 23/11/2015 | 15V780000 | If the seat belt is not correctly attached to the pretensioner, it may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury. | Tesla will notify owners, and service centers will inspect the driver and front passenger seat belts, correcting their connection, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2015. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-15-20-002. |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR | 2021 | 23/02/2022 | 22V104000 | An incorrectly assembled inflator can cause a delayed or improper deployment of the side curtain air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. | Tesla Service Centers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-20-001. |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 2023 | 22/01/2024 | 24V035000 | A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash. | Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-002. |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 2015 | 21/12/2021 | 21V00B000 | If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash. | Tesla Service will inspect and reposition the latch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 18, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-11-003. |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2022 | 21/07/2022 | 22V526000 | A passenger air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury. | Tesla Service will replace the front bumper carrier structure, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-10-006. |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2022 | 19/12/2023 | 23V862000 | An unlocked door may unlatch and open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. | Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-009. |
| PARKING BRAKE | 2015 | 19/04/2017 | 17V260000 | If the gear breaks during parking brake release, the vehicle will not be able to be moved. If the gear breaks during parking brake application, the parking brake may not adequately hold the vehicle, potentially resulting in the vehicle rolling, increasing the risk of a crash. | Tesla will notify owners, and service centers will replace both the left and right electric parking brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2018. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-17-33-002. |
| AIR BAGS | 2021 | 19/03/2025 | 25V172000 | An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. | Tesla service will inspect and install an air bag with the correct horn pad as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-20-001. |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 2021 | 14/07/2023 | 23V488000 | A detached seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. | Tesla Service will inspect the front-row seat belts and connect the seat belts to pretensioner anchors, or replace the seat belt assemblies, 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-23-20-004. |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 2023 | 14/07/2023 | 23V489000 | Safety features that are unavailable without any warning to the driver may increase the risk of a crash. | 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. |
| AIR BAGS | 2021 | 09/11/2021 | 21V868000 | A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing their risk of injury. | Tesla Service will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-007. |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2015 | 07/01/2019 | 19V002000 | An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. | Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will replace the passenger frontal air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2019. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-19-20-001. |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 2021 | 03/11/2023 | 23V743000 | An air bag that is not designed to function with the replacement steering yoke or wheel may deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. | Tesla Service will inspect and replace the driver air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-20-005. |
| STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 2017 | 01/11/2022 | 22V818000 | A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. | Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update to recalibrate the EPAS system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 31, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-014. |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 2021 | 01/11/2022 | 22E092000 | When using the incorrect mirrors, the driver may misjudge the distance of other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. | Tesla Service will replace the mirrors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 31, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-12-002. |
Source: NHTSA Safety Recall Database.
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