Tesla recall: Air bags
What is wrong
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Model S and Model X vehicles. The driver's air bag could tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 212, "Windshield Mounting."
What could happen
A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Tesla service will replace the air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-20-001.
Vehicles covered
- Tesla Model S 2021–2025
- Tesla Model X 2021–2025
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 24V967000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 23, 2024
- Owners notified
- Feb 21, 2025
- Vehicles or items affected
- 487
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Cushion
- Maker's own recall number
- SB-24-20-001
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 208
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 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: Exterior lighting Dec 2, 2024
- Tesla recall: Structure Aug 15, 2024
- Tesla recall: Electrical system Jul 24, 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.