How many recalls does the Tesla Model S have?

The Tesla Model S has 18 NHTSA recalls on record covering various safety-related defects.

What should I do if my Tesla Model S has a recall?

Contact your nearest Tesla dealer to schedule a free recall repair. If your vehicle has a recurring defect that the dealer cannot fix, you may have a lemon law claim.

Can I get a refund if my Tesla Model S is a lemon?

Yes. Under most state lemon laws and the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, if your Tesla Model S has a substantial defect that cannot be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts, you may be entitled to a full refund or replacement vehicle.

Tesla Model S Recall History

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM (2015) – Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Tesla Model S vehicles equipped with Bosch steering racks. The aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing m
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE (2015) – Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Tesla Model S and 2016-2018 Model X vehicles with a center display equipped with a NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and an 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:CUSHION (2021) – Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Model S and Model X vehicles. The driver's air bag could tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Fe
SEAT BELTS:FRONT (2015) – Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Model S vehicles manufactured May 31, 2012, to November 12, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with driver or front passenge
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR (2021) – Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S vehicles. The right or left side curtain air bag inflators may have been assembled incorrectly.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA (2023) – Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model S, X, and Y vehicles equipped with full self-driving computer 4.0 and running a software release version 2023.44.30 through 2023.44.30.6 or 2023.44.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH (2015) – Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2014-2021 Model S vehicles. The front trunk latch assembly may be misaligned, preventing the secondary hood latch from engaging. As such, these vehicles fail
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL (2022) – Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2022 Model S vehicles. The front bumper carrier structure may alter the vehicle's crash detection, causing the front passenger air bag to deploy incorrectly d
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH (2022) – Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model S and X vehicles. The cabin doors can be unlocked during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Mot
PARKING BRAKE (2015) – Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electric parking brake calipers have an internal gear that may be improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the ge
AIR BAGS (2021) – Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and 2021-2025 Model X vehicles. An air bag with the incorrect horn pad may have been installed, preventing the horn from sounding.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA (2023) – Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The forward-facing camera may be misaligned, causing some of the active safety features such as emergency braking
SEAT BELTS:FRONT (2021) – Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles. The front-row seat belts may not be connected properly to the pretensioner anchors, which can cause the seat belts to
AIR BAGS (2021) – Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021 Model X and Model S vehicles. The driver's air bag cushion may tear during deployment.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE (2015) – Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2014-2016 Model S vehicles equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replace
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR (2021) – Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and Model X vehicles. An incorrect air bag may have been installed when the steering yoke or round steering wheel was replaced with a differ
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR (2021) – Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021 Model S exterior side rearview mirrors, part numbers: 1622232-00-B and 1622233-00-B. The driver side exterior rearview mirrors are convex (curved glass)
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM (2017) – Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electronic power assist steering (EPAS) system may experience a loss of power steering assist when driving on roug