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Recall 22V-233

Tesla, Inc. recalled the 2021 to 2022 Tesla Model X: Air bags (side/window, curtain).

At a glance

Campaign number
22V-233
Reported
April 8, 2022
Vehicles affected
7,289 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model X vehicles. The left or right front-row side curtain air bags may not deploy as intended when the windows are lowered. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

The risk

Improper side curtain air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

The fix

Tesla Service Centers will replace the left and right front-row side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-[removed]. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-20-003.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles