The air bag in your steering wheel or yoke is a safety feature that deploys to protect you in a crash. However, if the wrong air bag was installed when you had a steering wheel or yoke replaced, it might not work correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag deploys incorrectly, it could cause injury during a crash. In a severe accident, this could lead to serious harm or even death.
Free Fix
Your Tesla dealer will inspect the air bag and replace it with the correct one, if necessary, at no cost to you. Schedule an appointment as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and Model X vehicles. An incorrect air bag may have been installed when the steering yoke or round steering wheel was replaced with a different style of yoke or steering wheel.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An air bag that is not designed to function with the replacement steering yoke or wheel may deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Original — Remedy
Tesla Service will inspect and replace the driver air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-20-005.
Your Model S or X has an air bag that helps protect you in a crash. In some cases, the air bag may not be working correctly, which means the horn won't sound when you press it.
Risk if Unfixed
If the horn doesn't work, you won't be able to alert other drivers, which could lead to a crash. This is a serious safety issue.
Free Fix
Tesla will check your air bag and replace it with a new one that has the correct horn pad at no cost to you. This fix is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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 Model X is designed to protect you in a crash. In some 2021-2025 models, this air bag might not deploy properly due to a problem that causes it to tear.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag tears during a crash, it might not protect you as well as it should, which could lead to serious injury.
Free Fix
Tesla will replace the faulty air bag with a new one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice, and it's free.
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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.
The seat belt warning light and chime in your Tesla is designed to alert you if you're not buckled up when the car thinks you should be. But in some 2012-2024 Model S, X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles, this system might not work properly for unbuckled drivers.
Risk if Unfixed
If your seat belt warning system isn't working, you might not get a crucial alert to buckle up, which could increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Free Fix
Tesla will send a software update directly to your vehicle's computer to fix the issue – it's completely free, and you should check your email or mailbox for the recall notice to see when the update will happen.
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Original — What Happened
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 rearview camera might not show an image due to a faulty computer circuit board.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rearview camera fails, you might not see what's behind your vehicle when you're reversing, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Tesla will send you a free software update to fix the issue, and if necessary, they'll replace the computer at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-001.
The hood latch in your vehicle is a safety mechanism that ensures the hood stays closed while driving. However, in some 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles, it might not detect when the hood is open.
Risk if Unfixed
If the latch fails, your hood could swing open while you're driving, blocking your view and increasing the risk of a crash. This could happen without warning, even if you're driving at normal speeds.
Free Fix
Tesla will send an automatic software update to your vehicle to fix the issue, at no cost to you. You don't need to take your car in for a repair – the update will happen remotely, and you should receive a notice when it's complete.
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Original — What Happened
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-012.
