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Tesla Model S Side Airbags May Not Deploy Properly

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

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A side airbag that deploys late or does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury during a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	22V104000
Reported to NHTSA	Feb 23, 2022
Manufacturer	Tesla, Inc.
Part affected	AIR Bags:side/window:curtain:inflator
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

Some 2021-2022 Tesla Model S vehicles may have a right or left side curtain airbag with an inflator that was not assembled correctly during manufacturing. Because the inflator was not assembled as intended, the airbag may deploy later than expected, or it may not deploy properly, when needed during a crash. This means the airbag may not respond correctly at the moment it is needed most.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact Tesla Service or Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 to schedule the free repair.
3. Tesla Service Centers will replace the side curtain airbags at no cost.

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 22V104000. 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.

The bigger picture

Tesla Air Bag Recalls: Deployment Problems and Horn Failures · all 6 Tesla recalls in this area

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All 24 Model S recalls

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.