Tesla recall: Air bags
What is wrong
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S vehicles. The right or left side curtain air bag inflators may have been assembled incorrectly.
What could happen
An incorrectly assembled inflator can cause a delayed or improper deployment of the side curtain air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Tesla Service Centers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-20-001.
Vehicles covered
- Tesla Model S 2021–2022
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 22V104000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 23, 2022
- Owners notified
- Apr 24, 2022
- Vehicles or items affected
- 9
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Air bags › Side/window › Curtain › Inflator
- Maker's own recall number
- SB-22-20-001
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Tesla recall: Back over prevention May 4, 2026
- Tesla recall: Air bags Mar 19, 2025
- Tesla recall: Back over prevention Jan 6, 2025
- Tesla recall: Air bags Dec 23, 2024
- Tesla recall: Electrical system Jul 24, 2024
- Tesla recall: Seat belts May 28, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.