Tesla Model S, Model X: Air bags

Date

Nov. 9, 2021

Filed by

Tesla, Inc.

Vehicles

Tesla Model S (2021); Tesla Model X (2021)

Component

Air Bags; Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Cushion

Description of the defect

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

Potentially affected

7600

What can happen

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

Remedy

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.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Jan. 7, 2022

Manufacturer campaign number

SB-21-20-007

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Driver Airbag · DRIVER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY · 1625769-71-D; Driver Airbag · DRIVER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY · 1625769-72-D

Recall number

21V868000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.