2021–2022 Tesla Model X: Air Bags recall
NHTSA campaign 22V233000 · 7,289 units potentially affected · filed Apr 8, 2022
What's wrong
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model X vehicles. The left or right front-row side curtain air bags may not deploy as intended when the windows are lowered. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Why it matters
Improper side curtain air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Tesla Service Centers will replace the left and right front-row side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-20-003.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V233000
- Manufacturer no.
- SB-22-20-003
- Manufacturer
- Tesla, Inc.
- Component
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
- Units affected
- 7,289
- Report received
- Apr 8, 2022
- Owner letters
- Aug 16, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Tesla Model X 2021, 2022