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SevereNHTSA·22V233000·Announced 2022-08-04

2021-2022 Tesla Model X Side Curtain Air Bag Deployment Defect

Tesla is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model X vehicles due to a defect in the left or right front-row side curtain air bags that may not deploy properly when windows are lowered. Improper deployment increases the risk of injury during crashes.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle defect affecting a critical occupant protection system. The side curtain air bags may fail to deploy when windows are lowered, preventing proper protection in crashes. Although no injuries have been reported, the defect affects a life-safety system whose failure can cause serious harm.

Plain-English summary

Tesla, Inc. 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.

These air bags are designed to protect occupants during a crash. When they fail to deploy properly, they cannot provide the intended protection, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. The vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Approximately 7,289 Tesla Model X vehicles from 2021 and 2022 are affected. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 16, 2022.

Tesla Service Centers will replace the left and right front-row side curtain air bags free of charge. Owners can contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information. Tesla's recall number is SB-22-20-003.

The recalled product

Product
2021 TESLA MODEL X
Brand
TESLA
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Airbag System
Hazard
  • air-bag-failure
  • occupant-injury
Affected units
7,289

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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