Air Bag Related Problems of the 2021 Tesla Model Y

Table 1 shows two common air bag related problems of the 2021 Tesla Model Y. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag (21 problems). The second most common problem is related to the frontal driver side inflator module (one problem).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Tesla Model Y

Problem Category Number of Problems
Air Bag problems
21
Frontal Driver Side Inflator Module problems
1

Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 2021 Tesla Model Y

The Air Bag problem

Recurring front passenger safety restraint system fault causing incorrect occupant detection for airbag deployment. Failed and was ‘repaired’ 3 times since 2024, including 2 consecutive failed repairs of the same part within the last 3 months.   Read details...

The Frontal Driver Side Inflator Module problem

Safety restraint system failed a few days after delivery and Tesla repaired after two weeks of reporiithe issue. Consumer stated airbag on the driver's side was changed.   Read details...


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



Model Y Service Bulletins
Model Y Defect Investigations