NHTSA recall 24V967000
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Cushion
Tesla Model S and 1 more
Reported Dec 23, 2024487 vehicles affectedTesla, Inc.Maker’s number SB-24-20-001
The defect
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Model S and Model X vehicles. The driver's air bag could tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 212, "Windshield Mounting."
The risk
A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
Tesla service will replace the air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-20-001.