TESLA MODEL S 2025: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:CUSHION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V967000

Make Model Year
TESLA MODEL S 2025
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-12-23 2024-12-26

Manufacturers Involved: Tesla, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB-24-20-001

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:CUSHION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 294

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208

Summary

Tesla, Inc. "Tesla" is recalling certain 2024-2025 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."

Consequence

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

Remedy

Tesla service will replace the air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be 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.

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 nhtsa.gov.