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  Safety Recalls of Tesla Model S Vehicles

There have been 29 safety recalls for the Tesla Model S. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Tesla Model S.

NHTSA Recall #: 25V002000; Jan. 6, 2025

a rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2024 Tesla Model 3, 2025 Tesla Model 3, 2024 Tesla Model S, 2025 Tesla Model S, 2023 Tesla Model X, 2024 Tesla Model X, 2025 Tesla Model X, 2023 Tesla Model Y, 2024 Tesla Model Y, 2025 Tesla Model Y
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Recall Summary: tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 model 3, model s, 2023-2025 model x, and 2023-2025 model y vehicles. the computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 24V967000; Dec. 23, 2024

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

Recalled Vehicles: 2024 Tesla Model S, 2025 Tesla Model S, 2024 Tesla Model X, 2025 Tesla Model X
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:CUSHION
Recall Summary: tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 model s and model x vehicles. the driver's air bag could tear during deployment. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) numbers 208, "occupant crash protection" and 212, ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 24V376000; May. 28, 2024

a seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Tesla Model 3, 2018 Tesla Model 3, 2019 Tesla Model 3, 2020 Tesla Model 3, 2021 Tesla Model 3, 2022 Tesla Model 3, 2023 Tesla Model 3, 2012 Tesla Model S, 2013 Tesla Model S, 2014 Tesla Model S, 2015 Tesla Model S, 2016 Tesla Model S, 2017 Tesla Model S, 2018 Tesla Model S, 2019 Tesla Model S, 2020 Tesla Model S, 2021 Tesla Model S, 2022 Tesla Model S, 2023 Tesla Model S, 2024 Tesla Model S, 2015 Tesla Model X, 2016 Tesla Model X, 2017 Tesla Model X, 2018 Tesla Model X, 2019 Tesla Model X, 2020 Tesla Model X, 2021 Tesla Model X, 2022 Tesla Model X, 2023 Tesla Model X, 2024 Tesla Model X, 2020 Tesla Model Y, 2021 Tesla Model Y, 2022 Tesla Model Y, 2023 Tesla Model Y
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Recall Summary: tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 model s, 2015-2024 model x, 2017-2023 model 3, and 2020-2023 model y vehicles. in the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 24V051000; Jan. 30, 2024

warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2024 Tesla Cybertruck, 2017 Tesla Model 3, 2018 Tesla Model 3, 2019 Tesla Model 3, 2020 Tesla Model 3, 2021 Tesla Model 3, 2022 Tesla Model 3, 2023 Tesla Model 3, 2012 Tesla Model S, 2013 Tesla Model S, 2014 Tesla Model S, 2015 Tesla Model S, 2016 Tesla Model S, 2017 Tesla Model S, 2018 Tesla Model S, 2019 Tesla Model S, 2020 Tesla Model S, 2021 Tesla Model S, 2022 Tesla Model S, 2023 Tesla Model S, 2016 Tesla Model X, 2017 Tesla Model X, 2018 Tesla Model X, 2019 Tesla Model X, 2020 Tesla Model X, 2021 Tesla Model X, 2022 Tesla Model X, 2023 Tesla Model X, 2024 Tesla Model X, 2019 Tesla Model Y, 2020 Tesla Model Y, 2021 Tesla Model Y, 2022 Tesla Model Y, 2023 Tesla Model Y, 2024 Tesla Model Y
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Recall Summary: tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 model s, 2016-2024 model x, 2017-2023 model 3, 2019-2024 model y, and 2024 cybertruck vehicles. an incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the brake, park, and antilock brake system (abs) warning lights.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 24V035000; Jan. 22, 2024

a rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2023 Tesla Model S, 2023 Tesla Model X, 2023 Tesla Model Y
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Recall Summary: tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain 2023 model s, x, and y vehicles equipped with full self-driving computer 4.0 and running a software release version 2023.44.30 through 2023.44.30.6 or 2023.44.100. software instability may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 23V862000; Dec. 19, 2023

an unlocked door may unlatch and open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 2022 Tesla Model S, 2023 Tesla Model S, 2022 Tesla Model X, 2023 Tesla Model X
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Recall Summary: tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 model s and x vehicles. the cabin doors can be unlocked during a crash. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 214, "side impact protection." ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 23V838000; Dec. 12, 2023

in certain circumstances when autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Tesla Model 3, 2018 Tesla Model 3, 2019 Tesla Model 3, 2020 Tesla Model 3, 2021 Tesla Model 3, 2022 Tesla Model 3, 2023 Tesla Model 3, 2012 Tesla Model S, 2013 Tesla Model S, 2014 Tesla Model S, 2015 Tesla Model S, 2016 Tesla Model S, 2017 Tesla Model S, 2018 Tesla Model S, 2019 Tesla Model S, 2020 Tesla Model S, 2021 Tesla Model S, 2022 Tesla Model S, 2023 Tesla Model S, 2016 Tesla Model X, 2017 Tesla Model X, 2018 Tesla Model X, 2019 Tesla Model X, 2020 Tesla Model X, 2021 Tesla Model X, 2022 Tesla Model X, 2023 Tesla Model X, 2020 Tesla Model Y, 2021 Tesla Model Y, 2022 Tesla Model Y, 2023 Tesla Model Y
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE
Recall Summary: tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 model s, 2016-2023 model x, 2017-2023 model 3, and 2020-2023 model y vehicles equipped with all versions of autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 23V743000; Nov. 3, 2023

an air bag that is not designed to function with the replacement steering yoke or wheel may deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2021 Tesla Model S, 2022 Tesla Model S, 2023 Tesla Model S, 2021 Tesla Model X, 2022 Tesla Model X, 2023 Tesla Model X
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Recall Summary: tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 model s and model x vehicles. an incorrect air bag may have been installed when the steering yoke or round steering wheel was replaced with a different style of yoke or steering wheel.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 23V489000; Jul. 14, 2023

safety features that are unavailable without any warning to the driver may increase the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2023 Tesla Model S, 2023 Tesla Model X, 2023 Tesla Model Y
Component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Recall Summary: tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain 2023 model s, model x, and model y vehicles. the forward-facing camera may be misaligned, causing some of the active safety features such as emergency braking, forward collision warning, and lane assist to become unavailable without alerting the driver.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 23V488000; Jul. 14, 2023

a detached seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 2021 Tesla Model S, 2022 Tesla Model S, 2023 Tesla Model S, 2021 Tesla Model X, 2022 Tesla Model X, 2023 Tesla Model X
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Recall Summary: tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 model s and model x vehicles. the front-row seat belts may not be connected properly to the pretensioner anchors, which can cause the seat belts to detach.... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Tesla Model S Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Jan. 6, 2025   Electrical System 239,382
Dec. 23, 2024   Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:cushion 294
May. 28, 2024   Seat Belts:front:warning Light/devices 125,227
Jan. 30, 2024   Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel 2,193,869
Jan. 22, 2024   Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 199,575
Dec. 19, 2023   Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch 120,423
Dec. 12, 2023   Electrical System:adas:autonomous/self Driving:software 2,031,220
Nov. 3, 2023   Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar 159
Jul. 14, 2023   Forward Collision Avoidance: Sensing System: Camera 1,337
Jul. 14, 2023   Seat Belts:front 15,869
Feb. 15, 2023   Steering:automated/adaptive Steering 362,758
Sep. 19, 2022   Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 1,096,762
Jul. 21, 2022   Air Bags:frontal 5
Apr. 12, 2022   Electrical System:software 594,717
Mar. 18, 2022   Back Over Prevention:display Function 947
Feb. 23, 2022   Air Bags:side/window:curtain:inflator 9
Feb. 4, 2022   Electrical System:software 578,607
Feb. 2, 2022   Electrical System:software 26,681
Feb. 1, 2022   Seat Belts:front 817,143
Jan. 27, 2022   Electrical System:adas:autonomous/self Driving:software 53,822
Oct. 29, 2021   Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings 11,704
Jan. 29, 2021   Exterior Lighting:turn Signal 134,951
Mar. 29, 2018   Steering:electric Power Assist System 70,421
Jan. 9, 2018   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 17,846
Apr. 19, 2017   Parking Brake 31,472
Jan. 10, 2017   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 2,997
Nov. 23, 2015   Seat Belts:front 59,415
Jan. 13, 2014   Equipment:electrical 21,081
Jun. 14, 2013   Seats 1,228


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Tesla Model S Model Years

Model# Recalls
2025 Tesla Model S 2
2024 Tesla Model S 3
2023 Tesla Model S 9
2022 Tesla Model S 15
2021 Tesla Model S 14
2020 Tesla Model S 8
2019 Tesla Model S 7
2018 Tesla Model S 8
2017 Tesla Model S 7
2016 Tesla Model S 8
2015 Tesla Model S 6
2014 Tesla Model S 6
2013 Tesla Model S 9
2012 Tesla Model S 7