The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V00B000·Announced 2022-09-12

Tesla Model S Hood Latch Misalignment Could Cause Unexpected Hood Opening During Driving

Tesla is recalling 2014-2021 Model S vehicles due to a misaligned front trunk latch assembly that may prevent the secondary hood latch from engaging. This could allow the hood to open unexpectedly during driving, obstructing the driver's view and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

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: This recall involves a structural vehicle defect affecting hood latch functionality. However, no deaths, serious injuries, or reported incidents are mentioned in the source documentation. Per the severity rubric, structural defects without reported injuries score at most 3, making this High severity.

Plain-English summary

Tesla, Inc. is recalling certain 2014-2021 Tesla Model S vehicles. The front trunk latch assembly may be misaligned, which prevents the secondary hood latch from engaging properly. These vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 113, 'Hood Latch System.'

If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly while the vehicle is being driven. An open hood can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.

This recall affects approximately 130,441 vehicles spanning model years 2014 through 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 18, 2022.

Owners should contact Tesla Service to have the latch assembly inspected and repositioned at no charge. Tesla can be reached at 1-877-798-3752, or owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153). Additional information is available at www.nhtsa.gov. Tesla's internal recall number is SB-21-11-003.

The recalled product

Product
2018 TESLA MODEL S
Brand
TESLA
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
  • hood-latch-misalignment
  • hood-opening
  • crash-risk
Affected units
130,441

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 S

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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