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Tesla Model S side curtain airbags may deploy improperly

NHTSA campaign 22V104000 · Reported 2022-02-23 · Tesla, Inc.

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The car drives normally, but in a side crash the airbag may not protect you properly, so get the free replacement done as soon as you can.

What's wrong, in plain English

Certain 2021 and 2022 Model S cars were built with side curtain airbags whose inflators, the part that fills the bag with gas, may have been put together incorrectly. These airbags drop down from above the side windows to cushion heads in a side impact. If the inflator is wrong, the bag can open late or not open the way it should, so it may not protect you as designed. Tesla will replace the airbags.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your Model S is affected.
2. Schedule service with a Tesla Service Center for the free side curtain airbag replacement; letters were mailed April 28, 2022.
3. Call Tesla at 1-877-798-3752 and reference recall SB-22-20-001 if you need help booking.

Affected vehicles (1)

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.

The bigger picture

Official notice

Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR
Summary
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S vehicles. The right or left side curtain air bag inflators may have been assembled incorrectly.
Safety risk
An incorrectly assembled inflator can cause a delayed or improper deployment of the side curtain air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Tesla Service Centers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-20-001.

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