NHTSA campaign 21V868000

Tesla, Inc. recall 21V868000

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021 Model X and Model S vehicles. The driver's air bag cushion may tear during deployment.

Reported 11/09/2021

What can happen

A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Repair

Tesla Service will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-007.

Components

  • Air bags
  • Air bags: Frontal: Driver side: Cushion

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.