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One Tesla Model 3 has an incomplete side airbag

NHTSA campaign 24V284000 · Reported 2024-04-19 · Tesla, Inc.

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This affects only one car and the repair is already done, so for nearly every owner there is nothing to worry about and no reason to stop driving.

What's wrong, in plain English

One 2024 Tesla Model 3 was built with a small part missing inside the side airbag in the driver's seat. That piece is meant to aim the gas that inflates the bag, so the airbag fills the right way at the right moment during a crash. Without it, the airbag can inflate improperly and may not protect the driver the way it should. Only a single vehicle is affected, and Tesla already repaired it in April 2024.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car is the one vehicle in campaign 24V284000.
2. If it shows as open, contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 and reference SB-24-13-001.
3. Tesla replaces the side airbag free of charge.

Affected vehicles (1)

2024 Tesla Model 3

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 airbag recalls: which Model S, X and 3 are affected? · all 6 Tesla recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:THORAX
Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling one 2024 Model 3 vehicle. The driver seat side air bag module was assembled without a deflector that directs gas flow during deployment.
Safety risk: Without a deflector, the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Tesla service replaced the side air bag, free of charge. The affected vehicle was repaired April 12, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-13-001.

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