CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles may have been built with a steering wheel air bag that has the incorrect horn pad. As a result, the horn may not sound when the driver presses it, so the driver may be unable to alert other drivers nearby.
An inoperative horn can prevent you from warning other drivers of a hazard, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners were notified by letter starting May 20, 2025.
Tesla will inspect the air bag and install one with the correct horn pad where needed, at no cost to you, through an authorized service center. To check whether your vehicle is affected, call Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Tesla Model S | 2021202220232024 |
|---|---|
| Tesla Model X | 20212022202320242025 |