NHTSA safety recalls
2024 Tesla Model S Recalls
NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2024 Tesla Model S — 2 of them relate to air bags. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
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These campaigns cover the 2024 Tesla Model S as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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25V172000Air Bags
An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The riskAn inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeTesla 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.
What was foundTesla, 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.
25V172000 at NHTSA25V002000Back Over Prevention · Software
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The riskA rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeTesla 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.
What was foundTesla, 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."
25V002000 at NHTSA24V967000Air Bags · Frontal · Driver Side · Cushion
A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The riskA torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix — freeTesla 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.
What was foundTesla, 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."
24V967000 at NHTSA24V554000Latches/locks/linkages · Hood · Latch
An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
The riskAn unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeTesla 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.
What was foundTesla, 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.
24V554000 at NHTSA24V376000Seat Belts · Front · Warning Light/devices
A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The riskA seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix — freeTesla 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.
What was foundTesla, 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."
24V376000 at NHTSA23V743000Steering · Steering Wheel/handle Bar
An air bag that is not designed to function with the replacement steering yoke or wheel may deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of…
The riskAn 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.
The fix — freeTesla 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.
What was foundTesla, 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.
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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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