Tesla recall: Air bags
What is wrong
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and 2021-2025 Model X vehicles. An air bag with the incorrect horn pad may have been installed, preventing the horn from sounding.
What could happen
An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Tesla service will inspect and install an air bag with the correct horn pad as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-20-001.
Vehicles covered
- Tesla Model S 2021–2024
- Tesla Model X 2021–2025
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V172000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 19, 2025
- Owners notified
- May 20, 2025
- Vehicles or items affected
- 91
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Air bags; Electrical system › Horn
- Maker's own recall number
- SB-25-20-001
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Tesla recall: Back over prevention May 4, 2026
- Tesla recall: Back over prevention Jan 6, 2025
- Tesla recall: Air bags Dec 23, 2024
- 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.