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Tesla Model S/X May Have Wrong Airbag Installed

NHTSA campaign 23V743000 · Reported Nov 3, 2023 · Tesla, Inc.

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An airbag not designed for the replacement steering yoke or wheel may deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	23V743000
Reported to NHTSA	Nov 3, 2023
Manufacturer	Tesla, Inc.
Part affected	Steering: Steering Wheel/handle BAR
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 Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles may have an incorrect airbag installed. This can happen if the steering yoke or round steering wheel was replaced with a different style of yoke or wheel. The airbag that was installed may not be designed to work correctly with that replacement part. Tesla Service will inspect the vehicle and replace the driver airbag as necessary.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact Tesla Service, or call Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752, to schedule an inspection.
3. The repair is free of charge.

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 23V743000. 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 Steering Recalls Address Assist Loss and Other Control Risks · all 4 Tesla recalls in this area

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All 24 Model S recalls

Official notice

Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and Model X vehicles. An incorrect air bag may have been installed when the steering yoke or round steering wheel was replaced with a different style of yoke or steering wheel.
Safety risk: An air bag that is not designed to function with the replacement steering yoke or wheel may deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and replace the driver air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-20-005.

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