Tesla recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.
What could happen
An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-012.
Vehicles covered
- Tesla Model 3 2021–2024
- Tesla Model S 2021–2024
- Tesla Model X 2021–2024
- Tesla Model Y 2020–2024
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 24V554000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 24, 2024
- Owners notified
- Sep 22, 2024
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,849,638
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Software; Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
- Maker's own recall number
- SB-24-00-012
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: Seat belts May 28, 2024
- Tesla recall: Electrical system Feb 27, 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.