Affected years, leading issues, and a free VIN check for the TESLA Model S.
14 model years with recalls (2012–2025)Most severe issue:CriticalData refreshed September 2026
The TESLA Model S has 39 known NHTSA safety recalls across 14 model years (2012–2025), most commonly involving Air Bags.
Data last refreshed September 2026.
Not Every Model S Is Affected — Check Your VIN
This page tracks recalls reported for the TESLA Model S across every model year we cover. Model and year alone can't confirm whether your specific car is included — only your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is authoritative.
The air bag in your steering wheel or yoke is a safety feature that deploys to protect you in a crash. However, if the wrong air bag was installed when you had a steering wheel or yoke replaced, it might not work…
The Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) in your vehicle is designed to help with steering and navigation. In certain cases, the Full Self-Driving Beta software could cause your vehicle to behave unpredictably…
The electric power assist steering system in your Model S or Model X helps make steering easier when driving. It's a computer-controlled system that makes it simpler to turn the wheels.
The power steering in your Model S is controlled by a system that helps you turn the wheels. It uses bolts that can corrode over time, which could cause the power steering to fail.
The electric parking brake in your 2016 Model S or Model X is the system that helps hold your vehicle in place when you park. The internal gear in this system might have been made incorrectly, which could cause it to…
The TESLA Model S has 39 known NHTSA safety recalls across 14 model years (2012–2025), most commonly involving air bags. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.
Which TESLA Model S model years have open recalls?
Recall history is tracked separately for each TESLA Model S model year. Select a model year above to see exactly which recalls apply to that year.
Is the TESLA Model S safe to drive?
Model-level recall counts describe the TESLA Model S as a whole, not any individual vehicle. Only your VIN can confirm whether a specific car is included in an open recall — use the free VIN check on this page for an authoritative answer.
