2021 Tesla Model S recalls
Recalls filed with the US safety agency (NHTSA)
24 recalls
- Most often
- Electrical system
- 7 recalls
- Median, 2021 sedans
- 3
Latest: back-over prevention software, dealer updates the software free.
Recalls by component
| Campaign | Component | What the recall says |
|---|---|---|
| 24V051000 | Electrical system Instrument cluster/panel | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. |
| 23V838000 | Electrical system Adas: autonomous/self driving: software | (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of… |
| 22V235000 | Electrical system Software | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y, Model X, Model S, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. |
| 22V063000 | Electrical system Software | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. |
| 22V050000 | Electrical system Software | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. |
| 22V045000 | Electrical system Software | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. |
| 22V037000 | Electrical system Adas: autonomous/self driving: software | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. |
| 25V172000 | Air bags | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and 2021-2025 Model X vehicles. |
| 24V967000 | Air bags Frontal: driver side: cushion | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Model S and Model X vehicles. The driver's air bag could tear during deployment. |
| 22V104000 | Air bags Side/window: curtain: inflator | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S vehicles. The right or left side curtain air bag inflators may have been assembled incorrectly. |
| 21V868000 | Air bags | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021 Model X and Model S vehicles. The driver's air bag cushion may tear during deployment. |
| 23V743000 | Steering Steering wheel/handle bar | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and Model X vehicles. |
| 23V085000 | Steering Automated/adaptive steering | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta… |
| 22V818000 | Steering Electric power assist system | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S and Model X vehicles. |
| 26V283000 | Back over prevention Software | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017, 2021-2023 Model 3, 2020-2023 Model Y, 2021-2023 Model S, and Model X vehicles operating software version… |
| 22V296000 | Back over prevention Display function | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S, Model X, and 2022 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating certain firmware releases. |
| 24V153000 | Forward collision avoidance Warnings: external/pedestrian alert | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2013, 2018-2021 Model S, 2020-2021 Model X, 2018-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. |
| 21V846000 | Forward collision avoidance Sensing system: camera | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S, Model 3, Model X, and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles operating software version 2021.36.5.2. |
| 24V554000 | Latches/locks/linkages Hood: latch | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. |
| 21V00B000 | Latches/locks/linkages Hood: latch | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2014-2021 Model S vehicles. The front trunk latch assembly may be misaligned, preventing the secondary hood latch… |
| 24V376000 | Seat belts Front: warning light/devices | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. |
| 23V488000 | Seat belts Front | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles. |
| 22V702000 | Visibility Power window devices and controls | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles. |
| 22E092000 | Visibility Rearview mirrors/devices: exterior | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021 Model S exterior side rearview mirrors, part numbers: 1622232-00-B and 1622233-00-B. |
Recalls by model year
Rivals, 2021
| Rival | Recalls |
|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 23 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 22 |
| Audi A7 | 11 |
| Audi A6 Allroad | 8 |
| BMW M3 | 3 |
| Genesis G90 | 1 |
What this cannot tell you
Recalls filed with NHTSA for this model year. One recall can cover several years.
Open recalls on one car depend on its VIN.
Source: NHTSA recalls data (api.nhtsa.gov), public domain. Collected 2026-10-05.
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