The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V172000·Announced 2025-03-19

Tesla Model S and X may have an inoperative horn

Tesla is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and 2021-2025 Model X vehicles because an airbag with the incorrect horn pad may have been installed, preventing the horn from sounding.

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: Rubric level 3 covers risk-of-harm where injury has not yet been reported: the airbag itself is unaffected and only the horn may not sound, so the driver loses a warning device rather than occupant protection.

Plain-English summary

Tesla, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and 2021-2025 Model X vehicles. About 91 units are potentially affected.

An air bag with the incorrect horn pad may have been installed, preventing the horn from sounding.

NHTSA states that 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 as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 20, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TESLA MODEL X, MODEL S
Brand
TESLA
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Horn
Hazard
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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