Air Bag Related Problems of the 2021 Tesla Model 3

Table 1 shows two common air bag related problems of the 2021 Tesla Model 3. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the front air bag sensor control (one problem).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Tesla Model 3

Problem Category Number of Problems
Air Bag problems
7
Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems
1

Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 2021 Tesla Model 3

The Air Bag problem

Rcm2_a636 front passenger safety restraint system fault service is required passenger airbag turns off when a passenger is sitting in it. Error is intermittent and while occasionally turn off and on. Seems like a lawsuit waiting to happen should someone get in a car accident.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Correction: retrofit sbr in OCS equipped front passenger seat - remove and replace. First row - seat belt reminder sensor box clip (1130363-00-b), first row occupancy sensor(1099592-00-f) first row seat harness assembly - right hand (1489060- 03-g).   Read details...


Air Bag related problems in other Tesla Model 3 model year vehicles:



Model 3 Service Bulletins
Model 3 Defect Investigations