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2021 TESLA Model S VISIBILITY Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Moderate

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for VISIBILITY issues.

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VISIBILITY Safety Recalls

Moderate #22E092000 Plain English
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VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
What Happened
Your 2021 Model S has been recalled due to incorrect exterior rearview mirrors. The driver's side mirror has a curved glass, and the passenger side mirror is missing the warning label.
Risk if Unfixed
If you use these mirrors, you might misjudge the distance of other vehicles, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Tesla will replace the mirrors for free, and you can contact them at 1-877-798-3752 to schedule the repair or for more information.
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Original — What Happened
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021 Model S exterior side rearview mirrors, part numbers: 1622232-00-B and 1622233-00-B. The driver side exterior rearview mirrors are convex (curved glass) and the passenger side mirrors do not include the "Objects in Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear" etched warning. As such, these mirrors fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
When using the incorrect mirrors, the driver may misjudge the distance of other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Tesla Service will replace the mirrors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 31, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-12-002.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Moderate #22V702000 Plain English
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VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's power window system might not work correctly, which is a safety issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If your window gets stuck, it could pinch you when closing, and that could cause injury.
Free Fix
Tesla will send a free software update to your car to fix this issue, and you'll get a notification letter about it.
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Original — What Happened
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update of the automatic window reversal system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2032. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-013.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other TESLA Model S 2021 Recalls

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7 recalls
AIR BAGS
4 recalls
STEERING
3 recalls
SEAT BELTS
2 recalls
BACK OVER PREVENTION
2 recalls
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2 recalls
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
2 recalls

Other TESLA Model S Years

2025
2 recalls
2024
6 recalls
2023
13 recalls
2022
20 recalls
2020
11 recalls
2019
10 recalls
2018
11 recalls
2017
9 recalls
2016
10 recalls
2015
9 recalls
2014
9 recalls
2013
11 recalls
2012
8 recalls

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