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.
Risk if Unfixed
If the power steering fails, you'll need to exert more force to turn the wheels, especially at low speeds. This could make it harder to steer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Tesla will replace the bolts that connect the power steering system and add a protective coating to prevent further corrosion, all for free. You should schedule the repair at a Tesla Service Center as soon as you get 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 critical components that help hold your vehicle in place when you're parked. Unfortunately, the internal gear in these calipers might not be made correctly, which could cause it to break.
Risk if Unfixed
If the gear breaks while you're applying or releasing the parking brake, your vehicle could roll away or get stuck in place. In the worst-case scenario, the parking brake might not hold, and your vehicle could roll, increasing the risk of a collision.
Free Fix
Tesla will replace both the left and right electric parking brake calipers free of charge. You should schedule a service appointment with Tesla as soon as possible to get this critical repair done.
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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 isn't buckled up. In some 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles, this system might not work as intended.
Risk if Unfixed
If the warning light and chime don't go off when someone's not buckled up, you or a passenger could be at higher risk of injury in a crash.
Free Fix
Tesla will send an important software update directly to your vehicle, and you'll receive a notification letter. This update is free, and it's essential to have it done to ensure your safety.
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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.
The airbag in your passenger seat is a critical safety system designed to deploy in a crash to protect you. In some 2014-2016 Model S vehicles, the airbag inflator can degrade over time and fail to work properly, potentially causing a more severe crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator explodes in a crash, it could send sharp metal pieces hurtling towards you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Tesla will replace the faulty airbag module free of charge, and you should contact them to schedule the repair as soon as possible. This service is complimentary, so there's no cost to you.
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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 belts in your front seats need to be connected to a part called the lap pretensioner. In some 2012-2015 Model S vehicles, this connection might not be secure.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat belt isn't properly attached, you could be at risk of serious injury in a crash — your seat belt might not be able to restrain you, or hold you in place.
Free Fix
Your Tesla dealer will inspect and correct the seat belt connection, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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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 the status of your brakes and ABS system. In some Tesla models from 2012 to 2024, the font size for certain warning lights is too small.
Risk if Unfixed
If the font is too small, you might have a harder time seeing if your brakes or ABS system is functioning properly. This could make it harder to stop your vehicle safely, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Tesla will send an automatic software update to your vehicle, which will correct the font size and ensure you can see the critical safety information clearly. This update is free, and you won't need to take your vehicle to a dealership.
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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.
The Autosteer system in your vehicle is a feature that helps with steering on the highway. In some cases, the controls for this system might not be clear enough, which could lead to drivers relying too heavily on it.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're not paying attention and relying too much on Autosteer, you could fail to take control of your vehicle when necessary. This could lead to a crash, especially on the highway.
Free Fix
Tesla will send an update to your vehicle's software for free. You can also contact them directly to confirm you'll receive the update.
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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 Model S has a complex hood latch system that's supposed to keep the hood closed securely. But in some cases, the front trunk latch assembly might be misaligned, so the secondary latch doesn't engage properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If you accidentally release the primary latch and the secondary latch doesn't catch, the hood could swing open while you're driving, blocking your view and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Tesla will inspect and reposition the latch assembly as needed at no cost to you. You should contact your local Tesla service center to schedule the repair.
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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 center display in your Tesla's dashboard has a small memory chip that can wear out over time, causing the display to malfunction.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could lose the rearview camera, defrost/defog settings, and turn signal lights, which could reduce your visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Tesla dealer will replace the faulty memory chip with a new one, free of charge. They'll also make sure your software is up to date, which will alert you when the chip is getting close to wearing out.
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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.
