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| Report Receipt Date: July 21, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V526000 Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Incorrectly/FMVSS 208 A passenger air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V526000 Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc. Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 5 JULY 2022 -- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2022 Model S vehicles. The front bumper carrier structure may alter the vehicle's crash detection, causing the front passenger air bag to deploy incorrectly during certain low speed crashes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Tesla Service will replace the front bumper carrier structure, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 19, 2022. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-10-006. |
| Report Receipt Date: May 9, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V317000 Fisheye and Narrow Camera Views Swapped Swapped camera views can prevent the vehicle's cameras from detecting crossing objects and high-curvature lane lines, impairing the Autosteer and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) performance, and increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V317000 Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc. Component(s): FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, LANE DEPARTURE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 5 MAY 2022 -- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The fisheye and narrow camera cable terminals were incorrectly installed in the cable harness connector, resulting in swapped camera views. Tesla Service will correct the swapped terminals and recalibrate the cameras, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 8, 2022. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-17-007. |
| Report Receipt Date: May 3, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V296000 Overheating May Cause Center Display Malfunction A lagging or restarting CPU may prevent the center screen from displaying the rearview camera image, gear selection, windshield visibility control settings, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V296000 Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc. Component(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION, EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 129,960 MAY 2022 -- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S, Model X, and 2022 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating certain firmware releases. The infotainment central processing unit (CPU) may overheat during the preparation or process of fast-charging, causing the CPU to lag or restart. Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will improve CPU temperature management, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 1, 2022. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-009. |
| Report Receipt Date: April 18, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V264000 Missing Body Reinforcement Bracket/FMVSS 207, 210 The second-row seat may not properly restrain occupants during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V264000 Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc. Component(s): STRUCTURE, SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 1 APRIL 2022 -- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling one 2022 Model X vehicle. A body structure reinforcement bracket was not installed at the second-row seat. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages." Tesla will replace the vehicle, free of charge. An owner notification letter is expected to be mailed June 6, 2022. |
| Report Receipt Date: April 18, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V263000 Unit of Speed May Fail to Display/FMVSS 101 The driver may not know how fast the vehicle is traveling without the mph or km/h unit display, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V263000 Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc. Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 48,184 APRIL 2022 -- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Model 3 Performance vehicles. The unit of speed (mph or km/h) may fail to display on the speedometer while in Track Mode. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays." Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 6, 2022. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-008. |
| Report Receipt Date: April 12, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V235000 Pedestrian Warning Sound May Be Obscured/FMVSS 141 Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V235000 Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc. Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE Potential Number of Units Affected: 594,894 APRIL2022 -- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y, Model X, Model S, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles." Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, including Summon and Smart Summon, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 6, 2022. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-003. Note: This recall supersedes recall 22V-063. Vehicles configured with Summon or Smart Summon and already remedied under 22V-063 will need to have the new remedy software installed. |
| Report Receipt Date: April 8, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V233000 Side Air Bags May Deploy Improperly/FMVSS 226 Improper side curtain air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V233000 Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc. Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 7,289 APRIL2022 -- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model X vehicles. The left or right front-row side curtain air bags may not deploy as intended when the windows are lowered. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation." Tesla Service Centers will replace the left and right front-row side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 7, 2022. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-20-003. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 18, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V169000 Initial Delay In Rearview Image Display/FMVSS 111 A delayed rearview camera image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V169000 Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc. Component(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION Potential Number of Units Affected: 947 MARCH 2022 -- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model S, Model X, and 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles equipped with Autopilot Computer 2.5 and operating certain firmware releases. The rearview image may not immediately display when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 17, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-004. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 23, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V104000 Side Curtain Air Bay May Improperly Deploy An incorrectly assembled inflator can cause a delayed or improper deployment of the side curtain air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V104000 Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc. Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 9 FEBRUARY 2022 -- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S vehicles. The right or left side curtain air bag inflators may have been assembled incorrectly. Tesla Service Centers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 22, 2022. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-20-001. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 4, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V063000 Pedestrian Warning Sound May Be Obscured/FMVSS 141 Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V063000 Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc. Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE Potential Number of Units Affected: 578,607 FEBRUARY 2022 -- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles." Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2022. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-003. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 2, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V050000 Windshield May Not Defrost Properly/FMVSS 103 Decreased defrosting performance may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V050000 Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc. Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected: 26,681 FEBRUARY 2022 -- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A software error may cause a valve in the heat pump to open unintentionally and trap the refrigerant inside the evaporator, resulting in decreased defrosting performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems." Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 1, 2022. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-18-002. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 1, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V045000 Seat Belt Chime May Not Activate/FMVSS 208 The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V045000 Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc. Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 817,143 FEBRUARY 2022 -- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 1, 2022. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-002. |
| Report Receipt Date: January 27, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V037000 Vehicle May Fail to Stop at Stop Sign Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V037000 Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc. Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 53,822 JANUARY 2022 -- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop. Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that disables the "rolling stop" functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 28, 2022. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-001. |
| Report Receipt Date: December 21, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V00D000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display A rearview camera that does not function reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V00D000 Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc. Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY, BACK OVER PREVENTION Potential Number of Units Affected: 356,309 DECEMBER 2021 -- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles. The rearview camera cable harness may be damaged by the opening and closing of the trunk lid, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying. Tesla Service will inspect and install a guide protector and new cable harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 18, 2022. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-17-008. |
| Report Receipt Date: December 21, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V00B000 Front Trunk Hood May Open Unexpectedly/FMVSS 113 If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V00B000 Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc. Component(s): LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Potential Number of Units Affected: 119,009 DECEMBER 2021 -- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2014-2021 Model S vehicles. The front trunk latch assembly may be misaligned, preventing the secondary hood latch from engaging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 113, "Hood Latch System." Tesla Service will inspect and reposition the latch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 18, 2022. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-11-003. |
| Report Receipt Date: November 21, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V912000 Suspension Knuckles May Fracture Suspension links that separate can reduce vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V912000 Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc. Component(s): SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 826 NOVEMBER 2021 -- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The front and rear suspension knuckles may fracture, causing the suspension links to separate. Tesla Service will inspect and replace the knuckles as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 18, 2022. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-31-004. |
| Report Receipt Date: November 9, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V868000 Driver's Air Bag Cushion May Tear A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing their risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V868000 Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc. Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 7,600 NOVEMBER 2021 -- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021 Model X and Model S vehicles. The driver's air bag cushion may tear during deployment. Tesla Service will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 7, 2022. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-007. |
| Report Receipt Date: October 29, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V846000 Unexpected Activation of Automatic Emergency Brake Unexpected activation of the AEB system may cause the car to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V846000 Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc. Component(s): FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE Potential Number of Units Affected: 11,704 OCTOBER 2021 -- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S, Model 3, Model X, and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles operating software version 2021.36.5.2. A communication error may cause false forward-collision warning (FCW) or unexpected activation of the automatic emergency brake (AEB) system. Tesla Service has released an over the air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 28, 2021. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-00-004. |
| Report Receipt Date: October 25, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V835000 Front Suspension Lateral Link May Separate A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V835000 Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc. Component(s): SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,791 OCTOBER 2021 -- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Model Y and 2019-2021 Model 3 vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame. Tesla Service will tighten or replace the lateral link fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 24, 2021. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-31-003. |
| Report Receipt Date: October 25, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V834000 Side Curtain Air Bag May Be Twisted/FMVSS 214, 226 A twisted side curtain air bag may improperly deploy, increasing the risk of injury or occupant ejection during a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V834000 Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc. Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 2 OCTOBER 2021 -- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Model 3 vehicles. The left and/or right side curtain air bag may have been improperly secured to the roof rail, which could result in a twisted air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 226, "Ejection Mitigation." Tesla Service will inspect and realign the left and right side curtain air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 24, 2021. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-006. |
| Report Receipt Date: May 25, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V389000 Front Seat Belts Not Securely Attached To B-Pillar An improperly attached fastener may prevent the seat belt system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number:21V389000 Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc. Component(s): SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,530 MAY 2021 -- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the front seat shoulder belt to the b-pillar may not be properly attached. Tesla Service will inspect and repair both fasteners if necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-001. |
| Report Receipt Date: May 25, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V388000 Seat Belt Retractor Not Securely Attached Improperly attached fasteners may prevent the seat belt retention system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number:21V388000 Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc. Component(s): SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,166 MAY 2021 -- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the left and right second row seat belt retractors may not be properly attached. Tesla Service will inspect and replace both fasteners if necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-002. |
| Report Receipt Date: May 25, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V387000 Loose Brake Caliper Bolts Contact with the rim may cause a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number:21V387000 Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc. Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,974 MAY 2021 -- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model 3 and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles. The brake caliper bolts may be loose, allowing the brake caliper to separate and contact the wheel rim. Tesla Service will inspect and tighten, or replace the caliper bolts as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for owner notification. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-33-002. |
| Report Receipt Date: January 29, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V035000 Center Display Can Lose Rearview Camera Image The eMMC controller wear-out condition can cause the loss of the rearview camera display, defrost/defog control settings, and exterior turn signal lighting, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V035000 Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc. Component(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION, VISIBILITY, EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 134,951 JANUARY 2021 -- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Tesla Model S and 2016-2018 Model X vehicles with a center display equipped with a NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and an 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device. When the 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device for the center display reaches lifetime wear, the eMMC controller will no longer be able to maintain the integrity of the filesystem, causing a failure in some of the center display functions. Owners should ensure their vehicles are operating firmware release 2020.48.48.12 or newer, which will alert owners if the eMMC is approaching lifetime wear. Tesla will notify owners, and will replace the VCM daughterboard with one containing an enhanced eMMC controller, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 30, 2021. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-21-001. |
| Report Receipt Date: November 17, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V710000 Missing Primer may cause Roof Trim Separation Trim that separates from the vehicle during use can cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V710000 Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc. Component(s): STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 9,136 NOVEMBER 2020 -- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model X vehicles. The front and spine cosmetic roof trim may have been adhered to the vehicle without first using primer. As a result, one or both pieces of trim may separate from the vehicle while moving. Tesla will notify owners, and dealers will test the roof trim adhesion, and, as necessary, apply primer, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-20-12-005. |
| Report Receipt Date: November 17, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V709000 Loose Control Arm Bolts May Affect Steering A detached upper control arm can cause the wheels to lean in or out, decreasing the driver's ability to steer and increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V709000 Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc. Component(s): SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 401 NOVEMBER 2020 -- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020 Model Y vehicles. The bolts connecting the front upper control arm and steering knuckle may have not been properly tightened, allowing the upper control arm to detach from the steering knuckle. Tesla will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, tighten the bolts, free of charge. The recall was expected to begin November 17, 2020. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-20-31-012. |
| Report Receipt Date: September 30, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V609000 Inoperative Trailer Brake Lights/FMVSS 108 Trailer brake lights that fail to illuminate during braking increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V609000 Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc. Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,567 SEPTEMBER 2020 -- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020 Model Y vehicles equipped with a global rear lamp and tow package configuration. A software error prevents the illumination of trailer brake lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Tesla will notify owners, and has released the firmware update over-the-air (OTA) to vehicles as of September 23, 2020. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-20-00-002. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 5, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V062000 Reduced/Loss of Steering Assist Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V062000 Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc. Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 14,113 FEBRUARY 2020 -- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Model X vehicles. The aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture causing a reduction or complete loss of power steering assist. Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts with coated steel bolts, and add a corrosion-preventative sealer to the steering gear motor housing and motor connection bolts. If the mounting bolts are found to be broken or break during removal and cannot be removed, a new steering gear will also be installed. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 3, 2020. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Sunvisor Missing Air Bag Warning Information Report Receipt Date: OCT 10, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V719000 Component(s): EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 89 Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc. OCTOBER 2019 -- Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019 Tesla Model 3 vehicles. The driver-side sun visor may not have the required air bag warning information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Failure to provide the air bag warning information increases the risk of injury. Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will inspect the visor and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in October 2019. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-19-15-003. 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.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL: Tesla is recalling certain 2012-2016 Tesla Model S vehicles RECALL SUBJECT: Loss of Power Steering Assist Due to Corrosion Report Receipt Date: MAR 29, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V204000 Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 70,421 Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc. APRIL 2018 -- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Tesla Model S vehicles equipped with Bosch steering racks. The aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture causing a reduction or complete loss of power steering assist. Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash. Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and add a corrosion-preventative sealer, free of charge. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-18-32-002. 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.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Tesla Model S |
| RECALL: Tesla is recalling all 2013 Model S vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: JAN 09, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V031000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 17,846 JANUARY 2018 -- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2013 Model S vehicles equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will replace the passenger frontal air bag modules, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early March 2018. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-18-20-001. 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.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Model S |
| RECALL: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Model X vehicles; SEATS Report Receipt Date: OCT 12, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V639000 Component(s): SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 4,582 OCTOBER 2017 -- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Model X vehicles. The left-side, second row, reclining seat backs may not fully latch due to having incorrectly adjusted recliner mechanism cables. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages. " If the seat back moves forward in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury. Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla service technicians will correct the cable adjustment for the left-side, fold-flat, second row, seat recliner mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2017. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-17-13-004. 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. safercar. gov. RECALLED VEHICLES Tesla Model X |
| RECALL: Tesla is recalling certain 2016 Model S and Model X vehicles; PARKING BRAKE Report Receipt Date: APR 19, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V260000 Component(s): PARKING BRAKE Potential Number of Units Affected: 31,472 APRIL 2017 -- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electric parking brake calipers have an internal gear that may be improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the gear fracturing during parking brake application or release. If the gear breaks during parking brake release, the vehicle will not be able to be moved. If the gear breaks during parking brake application, the parking brake may not adequately hold the vehicle, potentially resulting in the vehicle rolling, increasing the risk of a crash. Tesla will notify owners, and service centers will replace the electric parking brake calipers, free of charge. A remedy is currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed June 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-17-33-002. 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.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Tesla Model S Tesla Model X |
| RECALL: Tesla is recalling certain 2012 Model S vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: JAN 12, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V023000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,997 JANUARY 2017 -- Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012 Model S vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Tesla will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2017. 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.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Tesla Model S |
| RECALL: Tesla is recalling certain 2016 Model X vehicles; SEATS Report Receipt Date: APR 06, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V192000 Component(s): SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,666 APRIL 2016 -- Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2016 Model X vehicles manufactured September 29, 2015, to March 30, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the third row seat back may move forward under load such as in a frontal collision. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems." If the third row seat does not remain in its adjusted position, there may be an increased risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash. Tesla will notify owners, and dealers will replace all affected third row seats, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in April 2016. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-16-13-003. 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.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Tesla Model X |
| RECALL: Tesla Motors, Inc. is recalling certain Universal Mobile Connector Adapters; EQUIPMENT Report Receipt Date: DEC 08, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16E091000 Component(s): EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,729 DECEMBER 2016 -- Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain Universal Mobile Connector Adapters, models NEMA 14-30 (part number 1018243-00-A or 1018243-00-B), NEMA 10-30 (part number 1016174-00-B), and NEMA 6-50 (part number 1016021-00-B or 1016021-00-A). The affected adapters may have insufficient welds within the cable which can result in increased electrical resistance. Increased electrical resistance may cause overheating or arcing, increasing the risk of a fire. Tesla will notify owners and will provide them with a replacement adapter, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2016. 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.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Tesla |
| RECALL: Tesla is recalling certain 2012-2015 Model S vehicles; SEAT BELTS Report Receipt Date: NOV 23, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V780000 Component(s): SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 58,773 DECEMBER 2015 -- Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Model S vehicles manufactured May 31, 2012, to November 12, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with driver or front passenger seat belts that may be improperly connected to the outboard lap pretensioner. If the seat belt is not correctly attached to the pretensioner, it may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury. Tesla will notify owners, and service centers will inspect the driver and front passenger seat belts, correcting their connection, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 20, 2015. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-15-20-002. 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.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Tesla Model S |
| RECALL: Tesla is recalling certain model year 2013 Model S vehicles; EQUIPMENT Report Receipt Date: JAN 13, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V006000 Component(s): EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 29,222 JANUARY 2014 -- Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2013 Model S vehicles equipped for, and delivered with, certain NEMA 14-50 (240 volt) Universal Mobile Connector (UMC) adapters. During charging, the adapter, cord, or wall outlet could overheat. An overheated adapter, cord, or wall receptacle, increases the risk of burn injury and/or fire. Tesla will notify owners and provide an "over-the-air" software update. Some owners have already received this update. This update allows the Model S on board charging system to detect any unexpected fluctuations in the input power or higher resistance connections to the vehicle. If detected, the onboard charging system will automatically reduce the charging current by 25%. Tesla owners can verify that they have received the updated software (version 5.8.4 or later) by viewing the vehicle's center information screen. Additionally, Tesla will mail owners a replacement NEMA 14-50 adapter that is equipped with an internal thermal fuse. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. 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.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Tesla Model S |
| RECALL: Tesla Motors is recalling certain model year 2013 Model S electric vehicles Report Receipt Date: JUN 14, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V249000 Component(s): SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,228 JULY 2013 - Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2013 Model S electric vehicles manufactured May 10, 2013, through June 8, 2013. An improper method for aligning the left hand seat back striker to the bracket may have weakened the weld between the bracket and the frame of the vehicle. In the event of a crash, the left hand seat back may not stay mounted, increasing the risk of injury to passengers. Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will inspect the left hand second row strikers. Tesla will add additional mounting hardware to ensure a proper joint between the bracket and the frame, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2013. 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.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Tesla Model S |
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