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Recall 22V-526

Tesla, Inc. recalled the 2022 Tesla Model S: Air bags (frontal).

At a glance

Campaign number
22V-526
Reported
July 21, 2022
Vehicles affected
5 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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."

The risk

A passenger air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury.

The fix

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-[removed]. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-10-006.

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