NHTSA Campaign 22V233000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Issued by Tesla, Inc. · Reported Apr 8, 2022 · 7,289 vehicles affected
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."
Consequence
Improper side curtain air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESLA | MODEL X | 2021 | 7,289 |
| TESLA | MODEL X | 2022 | 7,289 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V233000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.