NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2021–2025 Tesla Model S and 1 more recall: Air Bag May Tear During Deployment/FMVSS 208
- Recall number
- 24V967000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Tesla, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicles › Air Bags
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 487
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk Injury risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Air Bags
Affected vehicles
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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."
Consequence
A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What should you do?
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.
Manufacturer campaign number
SB-24-20-001
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 24V967000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.