TESLA MODEL S (2021) recall — Air Bags
Tesla is recalling certain 2021 Model S vehicles with potentially incorrectly assembled side curtain air bag inflators that may delay deployment during crashes.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An incorrectly assembled inflator can cause a delayed or improper deployment of the side curtain air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Tesla is recalling some 2021 Model S vehicles because side curtain air bags might not deploy properly in a crash. This could increase injury risk during collisions. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80682-tesla-model-s-2021-air-bag-recall-delayed-deployment-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80682-tesla-model-s-2021-air-bag-recall-delayed-deployment-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V104000
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“Tesla Model S 2021 Air Bag Recall: Delayed Deployment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80682-tesla-model-s-2021-air-bag-recall-delayed-deployment-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #22V104000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V104000).
Why it’s dangerous
Incorrect assembly of the side curtain air bag inflators can cause delayed or improper deployment during a crash. This means the air bags might not inflate when needed, potentially causing injury.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Tesla Model S vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the highest risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 Tesla Model S was mailed a notification letter in April 2022. The recall covers vehicles with potentially incorrectly assembled side curtain air bag inflators.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Tesla Customer Service
Call Tesla at 1-877-798-3752 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a replacement.
Get Replacement Air Bags
Tesla will replace the side curtain air bags free of charge at your service center.
What NHTSA says to do
Tesla Service Centers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-20-001.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The side curtain air bag inflators may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause delayed or improper deployment during a crash.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2021 Tesla Model S may be affected if you received a notification letter from Tesla mailed in April 2022.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 to schedule a free replacement of the side curtain air bags at a service center.
Contact Tesla
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tesla to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V104000 — Tesla Tesla Hello, I own a Tesla that is covered by recall 22V104000 from Tesla. The official recall notice states: Tesla Service Centers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-20-001. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #22V104000 (February 23, 2022)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.