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Tesla Hood Latch May Not Detect Unlatched Hood
high How serious is it? About this label
A hood that fully opens while driving can block the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V554000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jul 24, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Part affected | Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch |
| Vehicles covered | 6 model/year combinations, model years 2020–2024 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer; this one can be delivered as an over-the-air software update |
What's wrong, in plain English
Some Tesla Model 3, Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles have a hood latch that may fail to detect when the hood isn't fully latched. If the hood isn't properly closed, it could open fully while driving, blocking the driver's view of the road. Tesla is fixing this with a free over-the-air software update, so no dealer visit is needed.
What you should do
2. The fix arrives as a free over-the-air update; contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 with questions.
3. The repair is free.
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 24V554000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (6)
Who to contact
Tesla — official Tesla recall lookup
Customer service: 1-877-798-3752
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Official notice
- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
- Summary
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.
- Safety risk
- An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-012. (over-the-air software update)
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.