Model year record

2025 Tesla Model S

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 14 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train4
Suspension4
Steering2
Visibility/wiper2
Wheels2

The 2024 model has about a fifth as many complaints as this one. The 2026 model has roughly the same number of 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

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.