The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·20V710000·Announced 2020-11-17

Tesla Recalls 2016 Model X Vehicles for Roof Trim Adhesion Defect

Tesla is recalling 2016 Model X vehicles because roof trim may separate while driving, creating a road hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, as the separating trim can cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Tesla, Inc. is recalling certain 2016 Model X vehicles due to a defect in the front and spine cosmetic roof trim. The trim may have been adhered to the vehicle without the use of primer, which can cause one or both pieces to separate from the vehicle while it is moving.

Trim that separates from the vehicle during use can cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. The recall affects 9,136 vehicles.

Tesla will notify owners, and dealers will test the roof trim adhesion and apply primer as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2021, and has been superseded by Recall 24V615 (SB-24-12-008). Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TESLA MODEL X
Brand
TESLA
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Body / Trim
Hazard
Affected units
9,136

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • MODEL X

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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