The air bag in your Model S or Model X is a critical safety system that deploys in an emergency to protect you and others. Unfortunately, some of these air bags were installed with the wrong horn pad, which means the horn won't sound as intended.
Risk if Unfixed
If the horn doesn't work, you might not be able to alert other drivers in a critical situation, which could lead to a crash. This is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Tesla will inspect and replace the air bag with the correct horn pad at no cost to you. You should schedule an appointment with a Tesla service center as soon as possible to get this critical safety issue fixed.
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Original — What Happened
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and 2021-2025 Model X vehicles. An air bag with the incorrect horn pad may have been installed, preventing the horn from sounding.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Tesla service will inspect and install an air bag with the correct horn pad as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-20-001.
The driver's air bag in your Model S or X is designed to protect you in a crash. Unfortunately, the air bag in some 2021-2025 models could tear apart when it's supposed to deploy.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag tears during a crash, it might not cushion you properly, leading to a higher risk of injury. A torn air bag could leave you exposed to the steering wheel or other parts of the dashboard.
Free Fix
Tesla will replace the faulty air bag with a new, safer one at no cost to you. You can schedule the repair when you receive the recall notice, and it's essential to get it done to ensure your safety.
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Original — What Happened
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Model S and Model X vehicles. The driver's air bag could tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Tesla service will replace the air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-20-001.
Your 2022 Tesla Model S has a potential issue with its air bag system. The front bumper carrier structure might affect how the air bag deploys in low-speed crashes, which could lead to incorrect deployment.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag doesn't deploy correctly, it could increase the risk of injury to you or your passenger.
Free Fix
Tesla will replace the front bumper carrier structure at no cost to you. You should contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 to schedule the free repair.
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Original — What Happened
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2022 Model S vehicles. The front bumper carrier structure may alter the vehicle's crash detection, causing the front passenger air bag to deploy incorrectly during certain low speed crashes. 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 passenger air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Tesla Service will replace the front bumper carrier structure, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-10-006.
The side curtain air bag in your Model S is designed to protect you from injury in the event of a side impact. In some cases, the part that inflates this airbag might not have been assembled correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the side curtain air bag doesn't deploy properly in a side crash, you could be at risk of serious injury. A delayed or improper deployment could leave you more exposed to the impact.
Free Fix
Your Tesla Service Center will replace the side curtain air bag with a new, correctly assembled one, absolutely free. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible, and you can contact Tesla's customer service at 1-877-798-3752 for assistance.
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Original — What Happened
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S vehicles. The right or left side curtain air bag inflators may have been assembled incorrectly.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An incorrectly assembled inflator can cause a delayed or improper deployment of the side curtain air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Original — Remedy
Tesla Service Centers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-20-001.