Vehicle Parts & Equipment/Airbags & Safety

Tesla, Inc: Air Bag May Tear During Deployment/FMVSS 208

Agency Publication Date: December 24, 2024

Summary

Tesla, Inc. is recalling 487 of its 2021-2025 Model S and Model X vehicles because the driver's air bag may tear during deployment. A torn air bag fails to meet federal safety standards and cannot properly protect the driver during a collision, significantly increasing the risk of injury. Owners will be notified to bring their vehicle to a Tesla service center for a free replacement of the driver's air bag assembly.

Risk

The driver's air bag can tear while it is inflating during a crash, which prevents it from providing the necessary cushioning and protection for the occupant's head and chest.

What You Should Do

Identify if your vehicle is affected: This recall involves specific 2021-2025 Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles.
Check your specific Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the Tesla website or the NHTSA recall look-up tool at www.nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm if your car is part of this recall.
Schedule a service appointment with Tesla to have the driver's air bag assembly replaced free of charge. You can contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 and reference recall number SB-24-20-001.
For additional questions or concerns, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

Your Remedy Options

Free Replacement

Free replacement of the driver's air bag assembly.

How to: Tesla service will replace the air bag assembly, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.

Affected Products

Product: 2021-2025 Tesla Model S

Product: 2021-2025 Tesla Model X

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 24V967000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.

Sold By: Tesla service centers; Tesla.com

Units Affected: 487 vehicles(1% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Compliance (Federal Standard Violation)

Owner Notification Date: February 21, 2025

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.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: SB-24-20-001

Agency Last Updated: October 1, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response

Summary

What You Should Do

Identify if your vehicle is affected: This recall involves specific 2021-2025 Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles.

Check your specific Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the Tesla website or the NHTSA recall look-up tool at www.nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm if your car is part of this recall.

Schedule a service appointment with Tesla to have the driver's air bag assembly replaced free of charge. You can contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 and reference recall number SB-24-20-001.

For additional questions or concerns, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 24V967000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.

Sold By: Tesla service centers; Tesla.com

Units Affected: 487 vehicles(1% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Compliance (Federal Standard Violation)

Owner Notification Date: February 21, 2025

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.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: SB-24-20-001

Agency Last Updated: October 1, 2025