Your Tesla Model S has an electric power steering system that helps you turn the wheels with ease. But in certain 2012-2016 models, the bolts that hold the steering gear together can corrode and weaken.
Risk if Unfixed
If these bolts break, you'll need to work harder to steer the car, especially at low speeds. This could make it harder to control the car and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Tesla will replace the corroded bolts with new ones and add a protective coating to prevent future corrosion – all for free. Your Tesla Service Center will take care of the repair when you schedule it.
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Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Tesla Model S vehicles equipped with Bosch steering racks. The aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture causing a reduction or complete loss of power steering assist.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and add a corrosion-preventative sealer, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-18-32-002.
The electric parking brake in your Model S or Model X is the system that helps hold your vehicle in place when you engage the parking brake. Unfortunately, some of these calipers were made with a weak internal gear that might break during use.
Risk if Unfixed
If this gear breaks when you release the parking brake, you won't be able to move your vehicle. If it breaks when you apply the parking brake, your vehicle might roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Tesla dealer will replace both the left and right electric parking brake calipers with new ones – at no cost to you. You'll be notified when it's time to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electric parking brake calipers have an internal gear that may be improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the gear fracturing during parking brake application or release.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the gear breaks during parking brake release, the vehicle will not be able to be moved. If the gear breaks during parking brake application, the parking brake may not adequately hold the vehicle, potentially resulting in the vehicle rolling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Tesla will notify owners, and service centers will replace both the left and right electric parking brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2018. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-17-33-002.
The seat belt warning system in your Tesla is meant to alert you and others if you're not buckled up while driving. In some models from 2012-2024, this system might not work correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're not wearing a seat belt and the warning light and chime don't sound, you could be at increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Free Fix
Tesla will send an important software update to your vehicle, which will ensure the seat belt warning system works as it should. This update will be delivered wirelessly, and you should check with Tesla for more information on the process.
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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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Original — 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.
Your vehicle has faulty front passenger air bag inflators that could explode in a crash, putting you and others at risk.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments could hit you or others, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Tesla will replace the faulty air bag module for free at their Service Centers, starting in March 2018. You'll be notified and can reach out to Tesla's customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or reference recall number SB-18-20-001.
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Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2013 Model S vehicles equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will replace the passenger frontal air bag modules, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2018. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-18-20-001.
The front seat belts in your Model S could be improperly attached to the pretensioner, which is a metal device that tightens the seat belt in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat belt isn't connected right, it may not hold you securely in place during a crash, increasing your risk of injury or harm.
Free Fix
Your Tesla service center will inspect and fix the seat belt connection for free. They'll make sure it's secure and working properly, at no cost to you.
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Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Model S vehicles manufactured May 31, 2012, to November 12, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with driver or front passenger seat belts that may be improperly connected to the outboard lap pretensioner.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the seat belt is not correctly attached to the pretensioner, it may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Tesla will notify owners, and service centers will inspect the driver and front passenger seat belts, correcting their connection, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2015. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-15-20-002.
The instrument cluster in your vehicle shows important safety warnings on your dashboard, like when the brakes or ABS are engaged. In some 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck models, the font size for these warnings is too small.
Risk if Unfixed
If the font size is too small, you might not be able to quickly see critical safety information, like when your brakes are engaged, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Tesla is sending an important software update to your vehicle, free of charge. This update will fix the issue and improve the visibility of your safety warnings. You should contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 to confirm the update has been applied.
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Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.
Your vehicle's Autosteer system, which helps with steering, might not clearly show when it's in use. This means you might not realize when you need to take control of the wheel.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're relying on Autosteer and don't stay engaged, you might not react in time to avoid a crash, especially on unexpected curves or intersections.
Free Fix
Tesla will send an important software update to your vehicle, completely free, to improve the Autosteer system's warnings and reminders. You should check your mail for the recall notice and contact Tesla's customer service if you have any questions.
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Original — What Happened
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy. In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-008.
Your vehicle is being recalled because the NEMA 14-50 adapter that comes with it could overheat while charging, posing a risk of fire and injury.
Risk if Unfixed
If the adapter, cord, or wall outlet overheats, you could get burned or there could be a fire.
Free Fix
Tesla will give you a free software update and a new adapter with a built-in safety feature to prevent overheating. They'll also send you a new adapter with a thermal fuse. You can check if you've already received the update by looking at your vehicle's screen, and you can call Tesla's service center if you have any questions.
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Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2013 Model S vehicles equipped for, and delivered with, certain NEMA 14-50 (240 volt) Universal Mobile Connector (UMC) adapters. During charging, the adapter, cord, or wall outlet could overheat.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An overheated adapter, cord, or wall outlet increases the risk of burn injury and/or fire.
Original — Remedy
Tesla will notify owners and provide an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Some owners have already received this update. This update allows the Model S on board charging system to detect any unexpected fluctuations in the input power or higher resistance connections to the vehicle. If detected, the onboard charging system will automatically reduce the charging current by 25%. Tesla owners can verify that they have received the updated software (version 5.8.4 or later) by viewing the vehicle's center information screen. Additionally, Tesla will mail owners a replacement NEMA 14-50 adapter that is equipped with an internal thermal fuse. The recall began on March 14, 2014. Owners may contact Tesla Service Center at 1-877-79-TESLA (1-877-798-3752).
Your 2013 Model S might have a problem with the left seat back. A small mistake was made when it was built, which could weaken the part that holds the seat in place.
Risk if Unfixed
If your car is in a crash, the left rear seat might not stay secure, which could put you or your passengers at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Tesla will contact you and fix the problem for free. A technician will check the left rear seat and add extra parts to make sure it's securely attached to the car's frame.
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Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2013 Model S electric vehicles manufactured May 10, 2013, through June 8, 2013. An improper method for aligning the left hand seat back striker to the bracket may have weakened the weld between the bracket and the frame of the vehicle.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash, the left hand seat back may not stay mounted, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
Original — Remedy
Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will inspect the left hand second row strikers. Tesla will add additional mounting hardware to ensure a proper joint between the bracket and the frame, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2013. Owners may contact Tesla at 1-650-681-5000.
Your vehicle's Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds may not be working as intended, which could make pedestrians unaware of your approaching vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If the PWS sounds are muted, it increases the risk of a crash, potentially harming pedestrians and others.
Free Fix
Tesla will send a free software update to your vehicle, which will be done remotely without you needing to visit a dealership. You'll receive a notification letter with instructions on how to confirm the update has been applied.
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Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2013, 2018-2021 Model S, 2020-2021 Model X, 2018-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A factory reset muted the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are muted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, release 2023.44.30.14, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-006.
The display system in your Model S or Model X has a small computer chip that can wear out over time, affecting your rearview camera, defrost controls, and turn signals.
Risk if Unfixed
If this chip fails, you could lose the rearview camera display, defrost controls, and turn signal indicators, which can reduce your visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Tesla dealer will replace the faulty computer chip with a new one, free of charge. Meanwhile, make sure your car's software is up to date to get an alert when the chip is nearing the end of its life.
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Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Tesla Model S and 2016-2018 Model X vehicles with a center display equipped with a NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and an 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device. When the 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device for the center display reaches lifetime wear, the eMMC controller will no longer be able to maintain the integrity of the filesystem, causing a failure in some of the center display functions.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The eMMC controller wear-out condition can cause the loss of the rearview camera display, defrost/defog control settings, and exterior turn signal lighting, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Owners should ensure their vehicles are operating firmware release 2020.48.48.12 or newer, which will alert owners if the eMMC is approaching lifetime wear. Tesla will notify owners, and will replace the VCM daughterboard with one containing an enhanced eMMC controller, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-21-001.
