2021 Tesla Model Y air bags problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2021 Tesla Model Y — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Description of Safety Incident:The front passenger safety restraint system failed, displaying the warning alert: "Seats - Front passenger safety restraint system fault / Service is required." This alert disables or suppresses the front passenger airbag and seatbelt restraint system, creating a…”
filed Aug 5, 2026
“Recurring front passenger safety restraint system fault causing incorrect occupant detection for airbag deployment. Failed and was ‘repaired’ 3 times since 2024, including 2 consecutive failed repairs of the same part within the last 3 months. Tesla service advisor also mentioned informally this is…”
filed Jul 11, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Model Y years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Model Y | 6 | 2% |
| 2025 Model Y | 4 | 4% |
| 2024 Model Y | 9 | 3% |
| 2023 Model Y | 37 | 3% |
| 2022 Model Y | 19 | 2% |
| 2020 Model Y | 17 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Tesla Model Y
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.