The power steering in your Model S uses a motor to help make turning easier. In some 2012-2016 models, the bolts that connect this motor to the steering system can corrode and break, making it harder to steer.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bolts corrode and break, you'll need to use more force to turn the wheel, especially at slow speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash, especially in tight spaces or on winding roads.
Free Fix
Your Tesla dealer will replace the corroded bolts with new ones and add a special coat to prevent corrosion in the future – all free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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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 parking brake calipers in your 2016 Model S or Model X are the parts that help hold your vehicle in place when you press the brake pedal or pull the parking brake lever. In some cases, the internal gear inside these calipers might be faulty.
Risk if Unfixed
If this gear breaks, your vehicle could become stuck in place and unable to move. Alternatively, the parking brake might not work properly, and your vehicle could roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Tesla dealer will replace both parking brake calipers with new ones, at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible once you receive the recall notice.
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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 vehicle is designed to alert you if you or a passenger forgets to buckle up. In some 2012-2024 Model S, X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles, this system might not work properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the warning light and chime don't go off when someone is unbuckled, you or a passenger could get hurt in a crash because you might not realize your seat belt isn't fastened.
Free Fix
Tesla will send a free software update to your vehicle, which you can get through an automatic over-the-air update. You shouldn't need to take your car to a dealership for this fix.
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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's passenger air bag inflator may not work properly, causing a potential explosion that could harm you or your passengers.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments could hit you or others in the vehicle, leading to serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Tesla will replace the faulty air bag module in your vehicle for free at a Tesla Service Center. They'll notify you when it's ready, and you can contact them at 1-877-798-3752 or use recall number SB-19-20-001.
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Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2014-2016 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 began May 29, 2019. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-19-20-001.
The seat belt in your Model S is the safety harness that keeps you secure in your seat. In some 2012-2015 models, the belt might not be properly attached to the emergency tightening mechanism, called the pretensioner.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could be at risk of serious injury in the event of a crash because you might not be properly restrained by the seat belt.
Free Fix
Tesla will inspect and fix the seat belt connection for free at a Tesla service center. You'll get a notification and should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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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 displays important safety information like your brake and ABS lights. On certain models, these lights might be displayed in a smaller font size than usual.
Risk if Unfixed
If the font size is too small, it could be harder to quickly see if your brakes are functioning properly, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Tesla will send a free software update to your vehicle to correct this issue. You can also contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 to initiate the update.
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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 is a feature that helps you stay in your lane while driving. In some cases, the system's controls might not clearly show when it's engaged or canceled.
Risk if Unfixed
If you rely too heavily on Autosteer and don't keep an eye on the road, you could lose control of your vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Tesla will send a software update to your vehicle, which you can receive remotely, free of charge. You should schedule a time for the update to be installed when you get your recall notice.
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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's front trunk latch might be misaligned, which can prevent the secondary hood latch from engaging properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If you accidentally release the primary latch and the secondary latch doesn't engage, the hood could open unexpectedly, blocking your view and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Tesla will inspect and adjust the latch assembly for free to ensure your safety on the road. You can schedule an appointment with Tesla Service or contact them at 1-877-798-3752 to begin the process.
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Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2014-2021 Model S vehicles. The front trunk latch assembly may be misaligned, preventing the secondary hood latch from engaging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 113, "Hood Latch System."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Tesla Service will inspect and reposition the latch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 18, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-11-003.
The rearview camera and other display functions on your Tesla Model S or Model X rely on a small computer chip (called eMMC) in the center display. In older models with a certain type of chip, this eMMC can wear out and fail over time, causing problems with the rearview camera and other features.
Risk if Unfixed
If the chip fails, you could lose the rearview camera display and exterior turn signal lighting, making it harder to see around you and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Tesla dealer will replace the faulty chip with a new one, free of charge. To get the fix, ensure your car's software is updated to version 2020.48.48.12 or later, and the dealer will take care of the rest.
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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.
