CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and Model X vehicles. An incorrect air bag may have been installed when the steering yoke or round steering wheel was replaced with a different style of yoke or steering wheel.
- Risk
- An air bag that is not designed to function with the replacement steering yoke or wheel may deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Tesla Service will inspect and replace the driver air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-20-005.
- 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
Some steering wheels or yokes were replaced with a different style, but an airbag not designed for that replacement may have been installed. If that happens, the driver airbag may not deploy as intended in a crash, which raises the risk of injury.
Tesla will inspect the driver airbag and replace it if needed, at no cost to you. Owners were sent notification letters in early January 2024. You can also call Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 with questions.
To check whether your vehicle has any open recalls, enter your VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup page or ask a Tesla service center to confirm.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Tesla Model S | 2021202220232024 |
|---|---|
| Tesla Model X | 2021202220232024 |