CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model X vehicles. The restraint control module (RCM) calibration may cause the front passenger air bag to deploy incorrectly during certain low speed crashes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- A passenger air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update to recalibrate the RCM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-015.
- 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 2021-2023 Tesla Model X vehicles have a restraint control module calibration issue that may cause the front passenger airbag to deploy incorrectly during certain low-speed crashes. The vehicles also fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208, Occupant Crash Protection.
An airbag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury to the passenger during a crash. If you own an affected vehicle, Tesla has released an over-the-air software update that recalibrates the restraint control module. The update is free of charge.
Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2023. You can contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 and reference recall SB-22-00-015. You can also check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Tesla Model X | 202120222023 |
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