NHTSA Campaign 23V862000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Issued by Tesla, Inc. · Reported Dec 19, 2023 · 120,423 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model S and X vehicles. The cabin doors can be unlocked during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Consequence

An unlocked door may unlatch and open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-009.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
TESLA MODEL S 2022 120,423
TESLA MODEL S 2023 120,423
TESLA MODEL X 2022 120,423
TESLA MODEL X 2023 120,423

Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V862000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.