Tesla Model S recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Tesla Model S, newest first. Last verified Sep 14, 2026.
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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.
- Jan 6, 2025Crash risk2024–2025 Tesla Model 3, 2024–2025 Tesla Model S, 2023–2025 Tesla Model X and 1 other model — Back Over Prevention
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."
25V002000 · 239K 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.
- Jan 22, 2024Crash risk2023 Tesla Model S, 2023 Tesla Model X, 2023 Tesla Model Y — Back Over Prevention
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model S, X, and Y vehicles equipped with full self-driving computer 4.0 and running a software release version 2023.44.30 through 2023.44.30.6 or 2023.44.100. Software instability may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.
24V035000 · 200K units · Tesla, Inc.
- Dec 19, 2023Crash risk2022–2023 Tesla Model S, 2022–2023 Tesla Model X — Electrical System
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model S and X vehicles. The cabin doors can be unlocked during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
23V862000 · 120K 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 risk2023 Tesla Model S, 2023 Tesla Model X, 2023 Tesla Model Y — Forward Collision Avoidance
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The forward-facing camera may be misaligned, causing some of the active safety features such as emergency braking, forward collision warning, and lane assist to become unavailable without alerting the driver.
23V489000 · 1K 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.
- Jul 21, 2022Crash risk2022 Tesla Model S — Air Bags
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."
22V526000 · 5 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.
- Mar 18, 2022Crash risk2017–2020 Tesla Model 3, 2018–2019 Tesla Model S, 2018–2019 Tesla Model X — Back Over Prevention
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model S, Model X, and 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles equipped with Autopilot Computer 2.5 and operating certain firmware releases. The rearview image may not immediately display when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
22V169000 · 947 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.
- Jan 29, 2021Crash risk2012–2018 Tesla Model S, 2016–2018 Tesla Model X — Visibility
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Tesla Model S and 2016-2018 Model X vehicles with a center display equipped with a NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and an 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device. When the 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device for the center display reaches lifetime wear, the eMMC controller will no longer be able to maintain the integrity of the filesystem, causing a failure in some of the center display functions.
21V035000 · 135K units · Tesla, Inc.
- Jan 7, 2019Fire risk2014–2016 Tesla Model S — Air Bags
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2014-2016 Model S vehicles equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
19V002000 · 69K units · Tesla, Inc.
- Mar 29, 2018Crash risk2012–2016 Tesla Model S — Steering
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Tesla Model S vehicles equipped with Bosch steering racks. The aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture causing a reduction or complete loss of power steering assist.
18V204000 · 70K units · Tesla, Inc.
- Jan 9, 2018Fire risk2013 Tesla Model S — Air Bags
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2013 Model S vehicles equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
18V031000 · 18K units · Tesla, Inc.
- Apr 19, 2017Crash risk2012–2016 Tesla Model S, 2016–2017 Tesla Model X — Parking Brake
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electric parking brake calipers have an internal gear that may be improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the gear fracturing during parking brake application or release.
17V260000 · 32K units · Tesla Motors, Inc.
- Jan 10, 2017Crash risk2012 Tesla Model S — Air Bags
Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2012 Model S vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
17V023000 · 3K units · Tesla Motors, Inc.
- Nov 23, 2015Crash risk2012–2015 Tesla Model S — Seat Belts
Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Model S vehicles manufactured May 31, 2012, to November 12, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with driver or front passenger seat belts that may be improperly connected to the outboard lap pretensioner.
15V780000 · 59K units · Tesla Motors, Inc.
- Jan 13, 2014Fire risk2013 Tesla Model S — Electrical System
Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2013 Model S vehicles equipped for, and delivered with, certain NEMA 14-50 (240 volt) Universal Mobile Connector (UMC) adapters. During charging, the adapter, cord, or wall outlet could overheat.
14V006000 · 21K units · Tesla Motors, Inc.
- Jun 14, 2013Crash risk2013 Tesla Model S — Seats
Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2013 Model S electric vehicles manufactured May 10, 2013, through June 8, 2013. An improper method for aligning the left hand seat back striker to the bracket may have weakened the weld between the bracket and the frame of the vehicle.
13V249000 · 1K units · Tesla Motors, Inc