CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model X vehicles. The left or right front-row side curtain air bags may not deploy as intended when the windows are lowered. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
- Risk
- Improper side curtain air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Tesla Service Centers will replace the left and right front-row side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-20-003.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain front-row side curtain airbags may not deploy as intended when the windows are lowered. This means the airbags may not protect occupants as designed in a crash, which can increase the risk of injury. The affected vehicles also do not meet the federal ejection mitigation safety standard.
If you own an affected vehicle, contact an authorized Tesla Service Center or Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 to schedule the repair. Tesla will replace the left and right front-row side curtain airbags free of charge. Tesla's recall number for this issue is SB-22-20-003, and owner notification letters were mailed on July 16, 2022.
You should also check your vehicle's VIN for any open recalls to make sure no other safety repairs are outstanding.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Tesla Model X | 20212022 |
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