Model year record

2024 Tesla Model S

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 106 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V172000

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Vehicles affected
91
Reported to NHTSA
2025-03-19
Owners notified
2025-05-20

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V002000

Back over prevention: software

Component
Back over prevention: software
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Vehicles affected
239,382
Reported to NHTSA
2025-01-06
Owners notified
2025-03-07

Defect description

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-001.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V967000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: cushion

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: cushion
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Vehicles affected
487
Reported to NHTSA
2024-12-23
Owners notified
2025-02-21

Defect description

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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 212, "Windshield Mounting."

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V554000

Electrical system: software

Component
Electrical system: software
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,849,638
Reported to NHTSA
2024-07-24
Owners notified
2024-09-22

Defect description

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.

Safety risk

An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-012.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V376000

Seat belts: front: warning light/devices

Component
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Vehicles affected
125,233
Reported to NHTSA
2024-05-28
Owners notified
2024-07-26

Defect description

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-008.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V743000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Vehicles affected
194
Reported to NHTSA
2023-11-03
Owners notified
2024-01-02

Defect description

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 different style of yoke or steering wheel.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Unknown or other32
Lane departure: assist20
Lane departure: warning16
Electrical system72,000 mi
Steering5
Electrical system: adas: autonomous/self driving: software4
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control4
Suspension3
Air bags2
Electrical system: adas2
Electrical system: software25,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch: emergency mechanical release2
Seat belts2
Visibility/wiper2
Wheels2
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1

The 2023 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2025 model has 8 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

EA26002FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions

Electrical system: adas

PE25012Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged

Electrical system: adas

AQ25002Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements

Electrical system: adas

RQ24009Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness

Electrical system: adas: driver monitoring: software

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.