Recall 22V526000: 2022 Tesla Model S

Report received

Jul 21, 2022

Manufacturer

Tesla, Inc.

Potentially affected

5vehicles

Model years

2022

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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."

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2022 Tesla Model S139 complaints