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Vehicle Parts & Equipment/Airbags & Safety

Tesla, Inc.: Model X Recalled for Incorrect Passenger Air Bag Deployment

Agency Publication Date: November 15, 2022
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Summary

Tesla is recalling approximately 29,348 of its 2021-2023 Model X vehicles because the front passenger air bag may not deploy correctly during certain low-speed crashes. This issue is caused by a calibration error in the restraint control module (RCM), which means the vehicle does not meet federal safety standards for occupant crash protection. Tesla has addressed this by releasing a free over-the-air (OTA) software update to recalibrate the system.

Risk

If the front passenger air bag does not deploy as intended during a crash, it increases the risk of injury for the passenger. The improper calibration specifically affects performance in low-speed collisions where precise air bag deployment is critical for safety.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if your vehicle is affected by confirming you own a 2021, 2022, or 2023 Tesla Model X.
  2. Check your vehicle's center touchscreen for a pending over-the-air (OTA) software update; Tesla has released a recalibration fix for the restraint control module (RCM) that is installed remotely.
  3. Install the software update immediately once it becomes available on your vehicle's display to ensure the air bag system is properly calibrated.
  4. If you have questions regarding the software update or have not received it, contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 and reference recall number SB-22-00-015.
  5. For additional information, you may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Over-the-air (OTA) software update to recalibrate the restraint control module (RCM).

How to: Tesla owners should download and install the provided software update to their vehicle at no cost.

Affected Products

Product: 2021-2023 Tesla Model X

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 22V843000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
Sold By: Tesla Service Centers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 29,348 vehicles(29348% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: Yes โ€” fix may be delivered as an over-the-air software update
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Compliance (Federal Standard Violation)
Owner Notification Date: January 14, 2023
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.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: SB-22-00-015
Agency Last Updated: May 18, 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 ยท Raw API Response