Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 20V710000

Structure: body

Tesla, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2020-11-17.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V710000

Structure: body

Component
Structure: body
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Vehicles affected
9,136
Reported to NHTSA
2020-11-17
Owners notified
2021-01-15

Defect description

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model X vehicles. The front and spine cosmetic roof trim may have been adhered to the vehicle without first using primer. As a result, one or both pieces of trim may separate from the vehicle while moving.

Safety risk

Trim that separates from the vehicle during use can cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Tesla will notify owners, and dealers will test the roof trim adhesion, and, as necessary, apply primer, free of charge. The recall began January 15, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-20-12-005. This recall has been superseded by Recall 24V615 (SB-24-12-008).

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.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Tesla Model X2016

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.