01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2025 Tesla Model X recall campaigns
NHTSA 25V172000
- Component
- AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- March 19, 2025
- Potential units
- 91campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and 2021-2025 Model X vehicles. An air bag with the incorrect horn pad may have been installed, preventing the horn from sounding.
Why it matters: An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Tesla service will inspect and install an air bag with the correct horn pad as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-20-001.
Owner notification: May 20, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
NHTSA 25V002000
- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- January 6, 2025
- Potential units
- 239,382campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility.".
Why it matters: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-001.
Owner notification: March 7, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
NHTSA 24V967000
- Component
- AIR BAGS
- Report received
- December 23, 2024
- Potential units
- 487campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Model S and Model X vehicles. The driver's air bag could tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 212, "Windshield Mounting.".
Why it matters: A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Tesla service will replace the air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-20-001.
Owner notification: February 21, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH