Tesla recalls — page 2
94 NHTSA recall campaigns filed since 2000 that affect Tesla vehicles, newest first. Last verified Sep 13, 2026.
- 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.
- Oct 21, 2022Crash risk2017–2022 Tesla Model 3 — Seat Belts
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The second-row left seat belt buckle and second-row center seat belt anchor may have been incorrectly reassembled during vehicle service.
22V798000 · 24K 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 9, 2022Crash risk2021 Tesla Model 3, 2021 Tesla Model Y — Forward Collision Avoidance
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Model 3 and 2021 Model Y vehicles. The fisheye and narrow camera cable terminals were incorrectly installed in the cable harness connector, resulting in swapped camera views.
22V317000 · 7 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 18, 2022Crash risk2018–2022 Tesla Model 3 — Electrical System
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Model 3 Performance vehicles. The unit of speed (mph or km/h) may fail to display on the speedometer while in Track Mode. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
22V263000 · 48K units · Tesla, Inc.
- Apr 18, 2022Crash risk2022 Tesla Model X — Seats
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling one 2022 Model X vehicle. A body structure reinforcement bracket was not installed at the second-row seat. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
22V264000 · 1 unit · 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.
- Apr 8, 2022Crash risk2021–2022 Tesla Model X — Air Bags
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model X vehicles. The left or right front-row side curtain air bags may not deploy as intended when the windows are lowered. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
22V233000 · 7K 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.
- Dec 21, 2021Crash risk2017–2020 Tesla Model 3 — Visibility
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles. The rearview camera cable harness may be damaged by the opening and closing of the trunk lid, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
21V00D000 · 356K units · Tesla, Inc.
- Nov 21, 2021Crash risk2020–2022 Tesla Model Y — Suspension
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The front and rear suspension knuckles may fracture, causing the suspension links to separate.
21V912000 · 826 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.
- Oct 25, 2021Crash risk2020–2023 Tesla Model 3 — Air Bags
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021, 2023 Model 3 vehicles. The left and/or right side curtain air bag may have been improperly secured to the roof rail, which could result in a twisted air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
21V834000 · 3 units · Tesla, Inc.
- Oct 25, 2021Crash risk2019–2021 Tesla Model 3, 2020–2021 Tesla Model Y — Suspension
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Model Y and 2019-2021 Model 3 vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.
21V835000 · 3K units · Tesla, Inc.
- May 25, 2021Crash risk2018–2020 Tesla Model 3, 2019–2021 Tesla Model Y — Seat Belts
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the front seat shoulder belt to the b-pillar may not be properly attached.
21V389000 · 6K units · Tesla, Inc.
- May 25, 2021Crash risk2019–2021 Tesla Model 3, 2020–2021 Tesla Model Y — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model 3 and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles. The brake caliper bolts may be loose, allowing the brake caliper to separate and contact the wheel rim.
21V387000 · 6K units · Tesla, Inc.
- May 25, 2021Crash risk2019–2021 Tesla Model Y — Seat Belts
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the left and right second row seat belt retractors may not be properly attached.
21V388000 · 2K units · Tesla, Inc.
- Jan 29, 2021Crash risk2012–2018 Tesla Model S, 2016–2018 Tesla Model X — Exterior Lighting
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.
- Nov 17, 2020Crash risk2020 Tesla Model Y — Suspension
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020 Model Y vehicles. The bolts connecting the front upper control arm and steering knuckle may have not been properly tightened, allowing the upper control arm to detach from the steering knuckle.
20V709000 · 401 units · Tesla, Inc.
- Nov 17, 2020Crash risk2016 Tesla Model X — Structure
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model X vehicles. The front and spine cosmetic roof trim may have been adhered to the vehicle without first using primer. As a result, one or both pieces of trim may separate from the vehicle while moving.
20V710000 · 9K units · Tesla, Inc.
- Sep 30, 2020Crash risk2020 Tesla Model Y — Exterior Lighting
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020 Model Y vehicles equipped with a global rear lamp and tow package configuration. A software error prevents the illumination of trailer brake lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
20V609000 · 3K units · Tesla, Inc.
- Feb 5, 2020Crash risk2015–2016 Tesla Model X — Steering
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Model X vehicles. 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.
20V062000 · 14K units · Tesla, Inc.
- Oct 10, 2019Crash risk2019 Tesla Model 3 — Equipment
Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019 Tesla Model 3 vehicles. The driver-side sun visor may not have the required air bag warning information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
19V719000 · 89 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.
- Oct 12, 2017Crash risk2016–2017 Tesla Model X — Seats
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Model X vehicles. The left-side, second row, reclining seat backs may not fully latch due to having incorrectly adjusted recliner mechanism cables. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
17V639000 · 5K units · Tesla Motors, 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.
- Apr 6, 2016Crash risk2016 Tesla Model X — Seats
Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2016 Model X vehicles manufactured September 29, 2015, to March 30, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the third row seat back may move forward under load such as in a frontal collision. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
16V192000 · 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 — Equipment
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
- Oct 1, 2010Fire risk2010 Tesla ROADSTER2 — Electrical System
TESLA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 ROADSTER 2.0 AND 2.5 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 12V AUXILIARY CABLE. THE 12V AUXILIARY CABLE FOR THE LOW VOLTAGE BACK UP POWER SYSTEM MAY BE IMPROPERLY ROUTED. IF THE WIRE IS IMPROPERLY ROUTED, AND TRAPPED AGAINST THE WHEEL WELL COVER, THE WIRE MAY ABRADE AGAINST THE EDGE OF THE CARBON FIBER ARMATURE AND, OVER TIME, EXPOSE THE WIRE. CONTACT BETWEEN THE BARE WIRE AND CARBON FIBER MAY CAUSE A SHORT-CIRCUIT LEADING TO POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL ARCHING.
10V458000 · 439 units · TESLA MOTORS, INC
- May 26, 2009Crash risk2008 Tesla Roadster — Wheels
TESLA MOTORS, INC. IS RECALLING 345 MY 2008 TESLA ROADSTER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 2008 AND APRIL 22, 2009. THE REAR HUB FLANGE BOLTS ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY BE UNDER-TORQUED AND MAY BECOME LOOSE. A LOOSE HUB COULD LEAD TO DEGRADATION IN VEHICLE HANDLING, AND A RUBBING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE.
09V178000 · 345 units · TESLA MOTORS