NHTSA Campaign 22V526000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Issued by Tesla, Inc. · Reported Jul 21, 2022 · 5 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2022 Model S vehicles. The front bumper carrier structure may alter the vehicle's crash detection, causing the front passenger air bag to deploy incorrectly during certain low speed crashes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence

A passenger air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Tesla Service will replace the front bumper carrier structure, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-10-006.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
TESLA MODEL S 2022 5

Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V526000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.