Tesla Model S recalls
37 recall campaigns since 2013 include the Tesla Model S. Choose a model year to see only the recalls that cover it.
By model year
Most recalled parts
Air bags (6), Electrical system (6), Back over prevention (5), Forward collision avoidance (4), Steering (4) among the latest campaigns.
Latest recalls
- 2017–2023 Tesla Model 3, Model X, Model Y and more recall: Back over prevention: software
May 4, 2026 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 26V-283Tesla, Inc. 6.
- 2021–2025 Tesla Model X, Model S recall: Air bags
March 19, 2025 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 25V-172Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and 2021-2025 Model X vehicles.
- 2023–2025 Tesla Model 3, Model S, Model X and more recall: Back over prevention: software
January 6, 2025 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 25V-002Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and Model Y vehicles.
- 2021–2025 Tesla Model X, Model S recall: Air bags: frontal, driver side, cushion
December 23, 2024 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 24V-967Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Model S and Model X vehicles.
- 2020–2024 Tesla Model S, Model 3, Model Y and more recall: Electrical system: software
July 24, 2024 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 24V-554Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles.
- 2012–2024 Tesla Model S, Model X, Model 3 and more recall: Seat belts: front, warning light/devices
May 28, 2024 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 24V-376Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles.
- 2013–2022 Tesla Model S, Model 3, Model Y and more recall: Forward collision avoidance: warnings, external/pedestrian alert
February 27, 2024 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 24V-153Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2013, 2018-2021 Model S, 2020-2021 Model X, 2018-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles.
- 2012–2024 Tesla Model S, Model X, Model 3 and more recall: Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
January 30, 2024 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 24V-051Tesla, 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.
- 2023 Tesla Model Y, Model X, Model S recall: Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
January 22, 2024 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 24V-035Tesla, Inc. 100.
- 2022–2023 Tesla Model S, Model X recall: Electrical system: software
December 19, 2023 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 23V-862Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model S and X vehicles.
- 2012–2023 Tesla Model S, Model X, Model 3 and more recall: Electrical system: adas, driver monitoring, software
December 12, 2023 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 23V-838Tesla, 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…
- 2021–2024 Tesla Model S, Model X recall: Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
November 3, 2023 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 23V-743Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and Model X vehicles.
- 2023 Tesla Model Y, Model S, Model X recall: Forward collision avoidance: sensing system, camera
July 14, 2023 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 23V-489Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles.
- 2021–2023 Tesla Model S, Model X recall: Seat belts: front
July 14, 2023 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 23V-488Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles.
- 2016–2023 Tesla Model X, Model S, Model 3 and more recall: Steering: automated/adaptive steering
February 15, 2023 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 23V-085Tesla, Inc. Â The FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through an intersection while in a turn-only lane, entering a stop sign-controlled intersection…
- 2017–2021 Tesla Model S, Model X recall: Steering: electric power assist system
November 1, 2022 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 22V-818Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S and Model X vehicles.
- 2017–2022 Tesla Model 3, Model Y, Model S and more recall: Visibility: power window devices and controls
September 19, 2022 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 22V-702Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles.
- 2022 Tesla Model S recall: Air bags: frontal
July 21, 2022 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 22V-526Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2022 Model S vehicles.
- 2021–2022 Tesla Model S, Model X, Model Y and more recall: Back over prevention: display function
May 3, 2022 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 22V-296Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S, Model X, and 2022 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating certain firmware releases.
- 2017–2022 Tesla Model X, Model 3, Model Y and more recall: Electrical system: software
April 12, 2022 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 22V-235Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y, Model X, Model S, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles.
- 2017–2020 Tesla Model 3, Model S, Model X recall: Back over prevention: display function
March 18, 2022 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 22V-169Tesla, Inc. 5 and operating certain firmware releases.
- 2021–2022 Tesla Model S recall: Air bags: side/window, curtain, inflator
February 23, 2022 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 22V-104Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S vehicles.
- 2017–2022 Tesla Model 3, Model X, Model Y and more recall: Forward collision avoidance: warnings, external/pedestrian alert
February 4, 2022 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 22V-063Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles.
- 2020–2022 Tesla Model S, Model Y, Model 3 and more recall: Electrical system: software
February 2, 2022 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 22V-050Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles.
- 2017–2022 Tesla Model 3, Model Y, Model S and more recall: Seat belts: front
February 1, 2022 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 22V-045Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles.
- 2016–2022 Tesla Model S, Model X, Model 3 and more recall: Steering: automated/adaptive steering
January 27, 2022 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 22V-037Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles.
- 2021 Tesla Model S, Model X recall: Air bags: frontal, driver side, cushion
November 9, 2021 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 21V-868Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021 Model X and Model S vehicles.
- 2017–2021 Tesla Model Y, Model S, Model 3 and more recall: Forward collision avoidance: software
October 29, 2021 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 21V-846Tesla, Inc. 2.
- 2012–2018 Tesla Model S, Model X recall: Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
January 29, 2021 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 21V-035Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Tesla Model S and 2016-2018 Model X vehicles with a center display equipped with a NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and an 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device.
- 2014–2016 Tesla Model S recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
January 7, 2019 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 19V-002Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2014-2016 Model S vehicles equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has the Tesla Model S had?
NHTSA lists 37 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the Tesla Model S, across 14 model years (2012–2025).
Which Tesla Model S model year has the most recalls?
The 2021 Tesla Model S appears in the most campaigns (22). Counts reflect how many recalls include that year, not how many cars were affected.
How do I check my Tesla Model S for recalls?
Use the free VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A campaign applies only to certain vehicles, so a model-year match is not enough.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.