2021 Tesla Model S recalls
23 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2021 Tesla Model S. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- May 4, 2026Crash risk2017–2023 Tesla Model 3, 2021–2023 Tesla Model S, 2021–2023 Tesla Model X and 1 other model — Back Over Prevention
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017, 2021-2023 Model 3, 2020-2023 Model Y, 2021-2023 Model S, and Model X vehicles operating software version 2026.8.6. The rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
26V283000 · 219K units · Tesla, Inc.
- Mar 19, 2025Crash risk2021–2024 Tesla Model S, 2021–2025 Tesla Model X — Air Bags
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.
25V172000 · 91 units · Tesla, Inc.
- Dec 23, 2024Crash risk2021–2025 Tesla Model S, 2021–2025 Tesla Model X — Air Bags
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."
24V967000 · 487 units · Tesla, Inc.
- Jul 24, 2024Crash risk2021–2024 Tesla Model 3, 2021–2024 Tesla Model S, 2021–2024 Tesla Model X and 1 other model — Electrical System
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.
24V554000 · 1.8M units · Tesla, Inc.
- May 28, 2024Crash risk2017–2023 Tesla Model 3, 2012–2024 Tesla Model S, 2015–2024 Tesla Model X and 1 other model — Seat Belts
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."
24V376000 · 125K units · Tesla, Inc.
- Feb 27, 2024Crash risk2018–2022 Tesla Model 3, 2013–2021 Tesla Model S, 2020–2021 Tesla Model X and 1 other model — Forward Collision Avoidance
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2013, 2018-2021 Model S, 2020-2021 Model X, 2018-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A factory reset muted the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
24V153000 · 7K units · Tesla, Inc.
- Jan 30, 2024Crash risk2024 Tesla Cybertruck, 2017–2023 Tesla Model 3, 2012–2023 Tesla Model S and 2 other models — Electrical System
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
24V051000 · 2.2M units · Tesla, Inc.
- Dec 12, 2023Crash risk2017–2023 Tesla Model 3, 2012–2023 Tesla Model S, 2016–2023 Tesla Model X and 1 other model — Electrical System
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy. In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature.
23V838000 · 2.0M units · Tesla, Inc.
- Nov 3, 2023Crash risk2021–2024 Tesla Model S, 2021–2024 Tesla Model X — Steering
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.
23V743000 · 194 units · Tesla, Inc.
- Jul 14, 2023Crash risk2021–2023 Tesla Model S, 2021–2023 Tesla Model X — Seat Belts
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles. The front-row seat belts may not be connected properly to the pretensioner anchors, which can cause the seat belts to detach.
23V488000 · 16K units · Tesla, Inc.
- Feb 15, 2023Crash risk2017–2023 Tesla Model 3, 2016–2023 Tesla Model S, 2016–2023 Tesla Model X and 1 other model — Steering
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD Beta) software or pending installation. The FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through an intersection while in a turn-only lane, entering a stop sign-controlled intersection without coming to a complete stop, or proceeding into an intersection during a steady yellow traffic signal without due caution. In addition, the system may respond insufficiently to changes in posted speed limits or not adequately account for the driver's adjustment of the vehicle's speed to exceed posted speed limits.
23V085000 · 363K units · Tesla, Inc.
- Nov 1, 2022Crash risk2017–2021 Tesla Model S, 2017–2021 Tesla Model X — Steering
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electronic power assist steering (EPAS) system may experience a loss of power steering assist when driving on rough roads or after hitting a pothole.
22V818000 · 40K units · Tesla, Inc.
- Sep 19, 2022Crash risk2017–2022 Tesla Model 3, 2021–2022 Tesla Model S, 2021–2022 Tesla Model X and 1 other model — Visibility
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."
22V702000 · 1.1M units · Tesla, Inc.
- May 3, 2022Crash risk2022 Tesla Model 3, 2021–2022 Tesla Model S, 2021–2022 Tesla Model X and 1 other model — Equipment
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S, Model X, and 2022 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating certain firmware releases. The infotainment central processing unit (CPU) may overheat during the preparation or process of fast-charging, causing the CPU to lag or restart.
22V296000 · 130K units · Tesla, Inc.
- Apr 12, 2022Crash risk2017–2022 Tesla Model 3, 2020–2022 Tesla Model S, 2020–2022 Tesla Model X and 1 other model — Forward Collision Avoidance
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y, Model X, Model S, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
22V235000 · 595K units · Tesla, Inc.
- Feb 23, 2022Crash risk2021–2022 Tesla Model S — Air Bags
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.
22V104000 · 9 units · Tesla, Inc.
- Feb 4, 2022Crash risk2017–2022 Tesla Model 3, 2020–2022 Tesla Model S, 2020–2022 Tesla Model X and 1 other model — Forward Collision Avoidance
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
22V063000 · 579K units · Tesla, Inc.
- Feb 2, 2022Crash risk2021–2022 Tesla Model 3, 2021–2022 Tesla Model S, 2021–2022 Tesla Model X and 1 other model — Electrical System
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A software error may cause a valve in the heat pump to open unintentionally and trap the refrigerant inside the evaporator, resulting in decreased defrosting performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
22V050000 · 27K units · Tesla, Inc.
- Feb 1, 2022Crash risk2017–2022 Tesla Model 3, 2021–2022 Tesla Model S, 2021–2022 Tesla Model X and 1 other model — Seat Belts
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
22V045000 · 817K units · Tesla, Inc.
- Jan 27, 2022Crash risk2017–2022 Tesla Model 3, 2016–2022 Tesla Model S, 2016–2022 Tesla Model X and 1 other model — Steering
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop.
22V037000 · 54K units · Tesla, Inc.
- Dec 21, 2021Crash risk2014–2021 Tesla Model S — Latches/locks/linkages
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2014-2021 Model S vehicles. The front trunk latch assembly may be misaligned, preventing the secondary hood latch from engaging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 113, "Hood Latch System."
21V00B000 · 130K units · Tesla, Inc.
- Nov 9, 2021Crash risk2021 Tesla Model S, 2021 Tesla Model X — Air Bags
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021 Model X and Model S vehicles. The driver's air bag cushion may tear during deployment.
21V868000 · 8K units · Tesla, Inc.
- Oct 29, 2021Crash risk2017–2021 Tesla Model 3, 2017–2021 Tesla Model S, 2017–2021 Tesla Model X and 1 other model — Forward Collision Avoidance
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S, Model 3, Model X, and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles operating software version 2021.36.5.2. A communication error may cause false forward-collision warning (FCW) or unexpected activation of the automatic emergency brake (AEB) system.
21V846000 · 12K units · Tesla, Inc.