The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V172000·Announced 2026-07-03

Vehicle recall: Tesla Model X and S horn pad defect

Tesla is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and 2021-2025 Model X vehicles with air bags featuring incorrect horn pads that may prevent the horn from functioning. An inoperative horn could increase collision risk by preventing drivers from warning others.

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 is a risk-of-harm vehicle safety product (non-functional horn) where no injuries or crashes have been reported. It meets the rubric criterion for Score 3 (High): a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Tesla, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and 2021-2025 Model X vehicles. The affected vehicles may have air bags installed with an incorrect horn pad, which can prevent the horn from sounding.

An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Tesla service will inspect and install an air bag with the correct horn pad at no charge to owners. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 20, 2025. Owners can contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) for more information.

The recalled product

Product
2021 TESLA MODEL X
Brand
TESLA
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
  • horn-defect
Affected units
91

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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