Tesla recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model S and X vehicles. The cabin doors can be unlocked during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
What could happen
An unlocked door may unlatch and open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-009.
Vehicles covered
- Tesla Model S 2022–2023
- Tesla Model X 2022–2023
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23V862000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 19, 2023
- Owners notified
- Feb 17, 2024
- Vehicles or items affected
- 120,423
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Software; Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
- Maker's own recall number
- SB-23-00-009
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 214
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.