The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V967000·Announced 2024-12-23

Tesla Model S and Model X driver airbags could tear during deployment

Tesla is recalling certain 2021-2025 Model S and Model X vehicles because the driver's airbag could tear during deployment, failing FMVSS 208 and 212.

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 reducing occupant protection in a crash, with no death or injury reported in the NHTSA record.

Plain-English summary

Tesla, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2025 Model S and Model X vehicles under NHTSA campaign number 24V967000. The potential number of units affected is 487.

The driver's air bag could tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 212, "Windshield Mounting." According to NHTSA, a torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Tesla service will replace the air bag assembly free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025.

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

The recalled product

Product
TESLA MODEL X, MODEL S
Brand
TESLA
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Electric vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
487

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 (2)

  • MODEL X
  • MODEL S

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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