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Tesla Model S and X may have wrong driver airbag

NHTSA campaign 23V743000 · Reported 2023-11-03 · Tesla, Inc.

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The wrong airbag can deploy incorrectly and injure the driver in a crash, though the notice does not tell owners to stop driving, so the car can be used while you arrange the free inspection.

What's wrong, in plain English

Some 2021-2024 Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles had their steering yoke or round steering wheel swapped for the other style, and during that work the wrong driver airbag may have been fitted. An airbag that was not made for the steering wheel or yoke now on the car may not open the way it should in a crash. That means it could fail to protect the driver properly, or even cause injury itself. Tesla Service will inspect the car and replace the driver airbag if needed, at no cost.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included. 2. Contact Tesla Service, or Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 (recall SB-23-20-005), to schedule an inspection. 3. Have the driver airbag inspected and replaced if needed, free of charge.

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
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.