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Tesla Model S Front Trunk Hood Latch Defect

NHTSA campaign 21V00B000 · Reported Dec 21, 2021 · Tesla, Inc.

high How serious is it? About this label

A hood that opens unexpectedly can block the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	21V00B000
Reported to NHTSA	Dec 21, 2021
Manufacturer	Tesla, Inc.
Part affected	Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2021
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On certain Model S vehicles, the front trunk latch assembly may be misaligned so that the secondary hood latch does not engage. If the primary latch is accidentally released, the secondary latch may not hold, and the hood could open unexpectedly while driving.

What you should do

Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is affected.
Contact Tesla Service to have the latch assembly inspected and repositioned; call Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 if you have questions.
The inspection and any needed repair are free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 21V00B000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2021 Tesla Model S

Who to contact

Tesla — official Tesla recall lookup

Customer service: 1-877-798-3752

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

Other Tesla Model S recalls

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All 24 Model S recalls

Official notice

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2014-2021 Model S vehicles. The front trunk latch assembly may be misaligned, preventing the secondary hood latch from engaging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 113, "Hood Latch System."
Safety risk: If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and reposition the latch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 18, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-11-003.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.