OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
21V868000
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:cushion
Reported Nov 9, 2021 · Tesla, Inc.
Summary
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021 Model X and Model S vehicles. The driver's air bag cushion may tear during deployment.
Consequence
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.
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.
This campaign page uses the representative official campaign record. Applicability-specific source variants appear on the linked vehicle pages. Recall counts refer to campaigns, not affected vehicles.
Vehicle entries in this campaign
This is model-level recall history. It does not confirm whether a particular VIN is affected or has received the repair. Check with NHTSA ↗