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Tesla driver's air bag cushion may tear during deployment.

NHTSA campaign 21V-868 · Reported November 9, 2021 · 7,600 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Tesla Model S and Model X
VEHICLES AFFECTED
7,600
REMEDY
Tesla Service will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Tesla, Inc. reported a problem with the driver side cushion. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The driver's air bag cushion may tear during deployment.

WHY IT MATTERS

A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

WHAT TO DO

Tesla Service will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 21V-868.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2021Tesla Model S
2021Tesla Model X

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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