Tesla recall: Air bags
What is wrong
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling one 2024 Model 3 vehicle. The driver seat side air bag module was assembled without a deflector that directs gas flow during deployment.
What could happen
Without a deflector, the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Tesla service replaced the side air bag, free of charge. The affected vehicle was repaired April 12, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-13-001.
Vehicles covered
- Tesla Model 3 2024
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 24V284000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 19, 2024
- Owners notified
- Apr 12, 2024
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Air bags › Side/window › Thorax
- Maker's own recall number
- SB-24-13-001
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: Exterior lighting Aug 4, 2026
- Tesla recall: Air bags Jul 7, 2026
- Tesla recall: Back over prevention May 4, 2026
- Tesla recall: Electrical system Oct 10, 2025
- Tesla recall: Seats Jun 18, 2025
- Tesla recall: Steering Feb 14, 2025
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.