Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 21V868000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: cushion

Tesla, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2021-11-09.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V868000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: cushion

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: cushion
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Vehicles affected
7,600
Reported to NHTSA
2021-11-09
Owners notified
2022-01-07

Defect description

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021 Model X and Model S vehicles. The driver's air bag cushion may tear during deployment.

Safety risk

A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Tesla Model S2021
Tesla Model X2021

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.