The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V554000·Announced 2024-07-24

Tesla hood latches may not detect an unlatched hood after opening

Tesla is recalling certain 2020-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X and Model Y vehicles because the hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood. 1,849,638 units affected.

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: Risk-of-harm defect where an unlatched hood may go undetected and obstruct the driver's view, with no death or injury reported in the NHTSA record.

Plain-English summary

Tesla, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S and Model X and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles under NHTSA campaign number 24V554000. The potential number of units affected is 1,849,638.

The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened. According to NHTSA, an unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.

Tesla has released an over-the-air software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024.

Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.

The recalled product

Product
TESLA MODEL S, MODEL 3, MODEL Y, MODEL X
Brand
TESLA
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Electric vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
1,849,638

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 (4)

  • MODEL S
  • MODEL 3
  • MODEL Y
  • MODEL X

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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