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HighNHTSA·24V554000·Announced 2025-12-07

Tesla Models 3, S, X, Y hood latch assembly defect

Tesla is recalling 2020-2024 Model Y and 2021-2024 Model 3, S, and X vehicles for a hood latch defect that can fail to secure the hood. An open hood obstructs driver view and increases 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 is rated High (Score 3) because it represents a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported. The hood latch defect could cause vision obstruction and increase crash risk, but the source documents no deaths, hospitalizations, or reported injuries.

Plain-English summary

Tesla, Inc. is recalling certain 2020-2024 Model Y, 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, and Model X vehicles. The hood latch assembly in these vehicles may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.

As a result of this defect, an unlatched hood can fully open during vehicle operation. An open hood obstructs the driver's view and increases the risk of a crash.

Tesla has released a free over-the-air (OTA) software update to remedy this issue. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 24, 2024. Owners can contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information. The NHTSA recall campaign number is 24V554000.

The recalled product

Product
2021 TESLA MODEL S
Brand
TESLA
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Hood Latch
Hazard
  • hood-latch-defect
  • vision-obstruction
  • crash-risk
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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