Tesla Model S recalls
NHTSA's records list 35 safety recalls covering the Tesla Model S since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2012-2025. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on May 5, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 6, 2026.
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2025 Tesla Model S recalls 2
- Rearview Camera Image May Fail/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 239,382 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Bag May Tear During Deployment/FMVSS 208
Component: air bags. 487 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2024 Tesla Model S recalls 6
- Incorrect Horn Pad May Prevent Horn From Sounding
Component: air bags. 91 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image May Fail/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 239,382 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Bag May Tear During Deployment/FMVSS 208
Component: air bags. 487 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Software May Fail to Detect Unlatched Hood
Component: electrical system. 1,849,638 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Component: seat belts. 125,233 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Front Driver Air Bag
Component: air bags. 194 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2023 Tesla Model S recalls 13
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 218,868 vehicles potentially affected.
- Incorrect Horn Pad May Prevent Horn From Sounding
Component: air bags. 91 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Bag May Tear During Deployment/FMVSS 208
Component: air bags. 487 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Software May Fail to Detect Unlatched Hood
Component: electrical system. 1,849,638 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Component: seat belts. 125,233 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Font Size on Warning Lights/FMVSS 105
Component: electrical system. 2,193,869 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 199,575 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Doors Can Be Unlocked During a Crash/FMVSS 214
Component: electrical system. 120,423 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Autopilot Controls Insufficient to Prevent Misuse
Component: electrical system. 2,031,220 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Front Driver Air Bag
Component: air bags. 194 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Forward-Facing Camera Misaligned
Component: forward collision avoidance. 1,337 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt May Detach from Pretensioner Anchor
Component: seat belts. 15,869 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Full Self-Driving Software May Cause Crash
Component: steering. 362,758 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2022 Tesla Model S recalls 20
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 218,868 vehicles potentially affected.
- Incorrect Horn Pad May Prevent Horn From Sounding
Component: air bags. 91 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Bag May Tear During Deployment/FMVSS 208
Component: air bags. 487 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Software May Fail to Detect Unlatched Hood
Component: electrical system. 1,849,638 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Component: seat belts. 125,233 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Font Size on Warning Lights/FMVSS 105
Component: electrical system. 2,193,869 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Doors Can Be Unlocked During a Crash/FMVSS 214
Component: electrical system. 120,423 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Autopilot Controls Insufficient to Prevent Misuse
Component: electrical system. 2,031,220 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Front Driver Air Bag
Component: air bags. 194 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt May Detach from Pretensioner Anchor
Component: seat belts. 15,869 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Full Self-Driving Software May Cause Crash
Component: steering. 362,758 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Power Windows May Pinch/FMVSS 118
Component: visibility. 1,096,762 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Incorrectly/FMVSS 208
Component: air bags. 5 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Overheating May Cause Center Display Malfunction
Component: back over prevention. 129,960 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Pedestrian Warning Sound May Be Obscured/FMVSS 141
Component: electrical system. 594,894 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Side Curtain Air Bay May Improperly Deploy
Component: air bags. 9 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Pedestrian Warning Sound May Be Obscured/FMVSS 141
Component: electrical system. 578,607 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Windshield May Not Defrost Properly/FMVSS 103
Component: electrical system. 26,681 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt Chime May Not Activate/FMVSS 208
Component: electrical system. 817,143 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Vehicle May Fail to Stop at Stop Sign
Component: steering. 53,822 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2021 Tesla Model S recalls 23
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 218,868 vehicles potentially affected.
- Incorrect Horn Pad May Prevent Horn From Sounding
Component: air bags. 91 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Bag May Tear During Deployment/FMVSS 208
Component: air bags. 487 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Software May Fail to Detect Unlatched Hood
Component: electrical system. 1,849,638 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Component: seat belts. 125,233 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Muted Pedestrian Warning Sound/FMVSS 141
Component: electrical system. 6,557 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Font Size on Warning Lights/FMVSS 105
Component: electrical system. 2,193,869 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Autopilot Controls Insufficient to Prevent Misuse
Component: electrical system. 2,031,220 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Front Driver Air Bag
Component: air bags. 194 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt May Detach from Pretensioner Anchor
Component: seat belts. 15,869 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Full Self-Driving Software May Cause Crash
Component: steering. 362,758 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Power Steering Assist
Component: steering. 40,168 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Power Windows May Pinch/FMVSS 118
Component: visibility. 1,096,762 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Overheating May Cause Center Display Malfunction
Component: back over prevention. 129,960 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Pedestrian Warning Sound May Be Obscured/FMVSS 141
Component: electrical system. 594,894 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Side Curtain Air Bay May Improperly Deploy
Component: air bags. 9 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Pedestrian Warning Sound May Be Obscured/FMVSS 141
Component: electrical system. 578,607 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Windshield May Not Defrost Properly/FMVSS 103
Component: electrical system. 26,681 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt Chime May Not Activate/FMVSS 208
Component: electrical system. 817,143 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Vehicle May Fail to Stop at Stop Sign
Component: steering. 53,822 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Trunk Hood May Open Unexpectedly/FMVSS 113
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 130,441 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver's Air Bag Cushion May Tear
Component: air bags. 7,600 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Unexpected Activation of Automatic Emergency Brake
Component: forward collision avoidance. 11,728 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 Tesla Model S recalls 11
- Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Component: seat belts. 125,233 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Muted Pedestrian Warning Sound/FMVSS 141
Component: electrical system. 6,557 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Font Size on Warning Lights/FMVSS 105
Component: electrical system. 2,193,869 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Autopilot Controls Insufficient to Prevent Misuse
Component: electrical system. 2,031,220 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Full Self-Driving Software May Cause Crash
Component: steering. 362,758 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Power Steering Assist
Component: steering. 40,168 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Pedestrian Warning Sound May Be Obscured/FMVSS 141
Component: electrical system. 594,894 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Pedestrian Warning Sound May Be Obscured/FMVSS 141
Component: electrical system. 578,607 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Vehicle May Fail to Stop at Stop Sign
Component: steering. 53,822 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Trunk Hood May Open Unexpectedly/FMVSS 113
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 130,441 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Unexpected Activation of Automatic Emergency Brake
Component: forward collision avoidance. 11,728 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 Tesla Model S recalls 10
- Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Component: seat belts. 125,233 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Muted Pedestrian Warning Sound/FMVSS 141
Component: electrical system. 6,557 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Font Size on Warning Lights/FMVSS 105
Component: electrical system. 2,193,869 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Autopilot Controls Insufficient to Prevent Misuse
Component: electrical system. 2,031,220 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Full Self-Driving Software May Cause Crash
Component: steering. 362,758 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Power Steering Assist
Component: steering. 40,168 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Initial Delay In Rearview Image Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 947 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Vehicle May Fail to Stop at Stop Sign
Component: steering. 53,822 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Trunk Hood May Open Unexpectedly/FMVSS 113
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 130,441 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Unexpected Activation of Automatic Emergency Brake
Component: forward collision avoidance. 11,728 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 Tesla Model S recalls 11
- Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Component: seat belts. 125,233 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Muted Pedestrian Warning Sound/FMVSS 141
Component: electrical system. 6,557 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Font Size on Warning Lights/FMVSS 105
Component: electrical system. 2,193,869 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Autopilot Controls Insufficient to Prevent Misuse
Component: electrical system. 2,031,220 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Full Self-Driving Software May Cause Crash
Component: steering. 362,758 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Power Steering Assist
Component: steering. 40,168 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Initial Delay In Rearview Image Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 947 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Vehicle May Fail to Stop at Stop Sign
Component: steering. 53,822 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Trunk Hood May Open Unexpectedly/FMVSS 113
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 130,441 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Unexpected Activation of Automatic Emergency Brake
Component: forward collision avoidance. 11,728 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Center Display Can Lose Rearview Camera Image
Component: back over prevention. 134,951 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2017 Tesla Model S recalls 9
- Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Component: seat belts. 125,233 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Font Size on Warning Lights/FMVSS 105
Component: electrical system. 2,193,869 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Autopilot Controls Insufficient to Prevent Misuse
Component: electrical system. 2,031,220 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Full Self-Driving Software May Cause Crash
Component: steering. 362,758 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Power Steering Assist
Component: steering. 40,168 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Vehicle May Fail to Stop at Stop Sign
Component: steering. 53,822 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Trunk Hood May Open Unexpectedly/FMVSS 113
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 130,441 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Unexpected Activation of Automatic Emergency Brake
Component: forward collision avoidance. 11,728 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Center Display Can Lose Rearview Camera Image
Component: back over prevention. 134,951 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2016 Tesla Model S recalls 10
- Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Component: seat belts. 125,233 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Font Size on Warning Lights/FMVSS 105
Component: electrical system. 2,193,869 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Autopilot Controls Insufficient to Prevent Misuse
Component: electrical system. 2,031,220 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Full Self-Driving Software May Cause Crash
Component: steering. 362,758 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Vehicle May Fail to Stop at Stop Sign
Component: steering. 53,822 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Trunk Hood May Open Unexpectedly/FMVSS 113
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 130,441 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Center Display Can Lose Rearview Camera Image
Component: back over prevention. 134,951 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 68,673 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Power Steering Assist Due to Corrosion
Component: steering. 70,421 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Parking Brake may not Release or Fully Apply
Component: parking brake. 31,709 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2015 Tesla Model S recalls 8
- Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Component: seat belts. 125,233 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Font Size on Warning Lights/FMVSS 105
Component: electrical system. 2,193,869 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Autopilot Controls Insufficient to Prevent Misuse
Component: electrical system. 2,031,220 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Trunk Hood May Open Unexpectedly/FMVSS 113
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 130,441 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Center Display Can Lose Rearview Camera Image
Component: back over prevention. 134,951 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 68,673 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Power Steering Assist Due to Corrosion
Component: steering. 70,421 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Parking Brake may not Release or Fully Apply
Component: parking brake. 31,709 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2014 Tesla Model S recalls 8
- Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Component: seat belts. 125,233 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Font Size on Warning Lights/FMVSS 105
Component: electrical system. 2,193,869 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Autopilot Controls Insufficient to Prevent Misuse
Component: electrical system. 2,031,220 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Trunk Hood May Open Unexpectedly/FMVSS 113
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 130,441 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Center Display Can Lose Rearview Camera Image
Component: back over prevention. 134,951 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 68,673 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Power Steering Assist Due to Corrosion
Component: steering. 70,421 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Parking Brake may not Release or Fully Apply
Component: parking brake. 31,709 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2013 Tesla Model S recalls 8
- Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Component: seat belts. 125,233 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Muted Pedestrian Warning Sound/FMVSS 141
Component: electrical system. 6,557 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Font Size on Warning Lights/FMVSS 105
Component: electrical system. 2,193,869 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Autopilot Controls Insufficient to Prevent Misuse
Component: electrical system. 2,031,220 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Center Display Can Lose Rearview Camera Image
Component: back over prevention. 134,951 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Power Steering Assist Due to Corrosion
Component: steering. 70,421 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 17,846 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Parking Brake may not Release or Fully Apply
Component: parking brake. 31,709 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2012 Tesla Model S recalls 7
- Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Component: seat belts. 125,233 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Font Size on Warning Lights/FMVSS 105
Component: electrical system. 2,193,869 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Autopilot Controls Insufficient to Prevent Misuse
Component: electrical system. 2,031,220 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Center Display Can Lose Rearview Camera Image
Component: back over prevention. 134,951 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Power Steering Assist Due to Corrosion
Component: steering. 70,421 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Parking Brake may not Release or Fully Apply
Component: parking brake. 31,709 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 2,997 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.