TESLA MODEL X (2022) recall — Air Bags
Tesla is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model X vehicles due to potential failure of front-row side curtain air bags during crashes when windows are lowered. Owners must have air bags replaced free by Tesla service centers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Improper side curtain air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Tesla is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model X vehicles because front-row side curtain air bags may not deploy properly when windows are lowered during a crash. This could increase injury risk in collisions. Owners should contact Tesla for free air bag replacements. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81103-tesla-model-x-2022-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81103-tesla-model-x-2022-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V233000
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“Tesla Model X (2022) Air Bag Recall: Risk of Injury During Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81103-tesla-model-x-2022-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #22V233000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V233000).
Why it’s dangerous
The side curtain air bags may not deploy correctly when windows are lowered during a crash. This failure could prevent proper protection for front passengers, increasing injury risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021-2022 Tesla Model X vehicles are affected. Front-row passengers are most at risk during crashes when windows are lowered.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Tesla Model X was manufactured in 2021 or 2022. The recall covers vehicles where the left or right front-row side curtain air bags may not deploy as intended when windows are lowered.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Tesla
Call Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 to schedule air bag replacement.
Get Air Bags Replaced
Tesla will replace the left and right front-row side curtain air bags at no cost through service centers.
What NHTSA says to do
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 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-20-003.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The side curtain air bags may not deploy as intended when windows are lowered during a crash, which could increase injury risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your Tesla Model X was manufactured in 2021 or 2022, and the left or right front-row side curtain air bags may not deploy properly when windows are lowered.
How can I get the air bags fixed?
Tesla will replace the air bags at no cost through service centers. Contact customer service at 1-877-798-3752 to schedule the replacement.
Contact Tesla
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tesla to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V233000 — Tesla Tesla Hello, I own a Tesla that is covered by recall 22V233000 from Tesla. The official recall notice states: 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 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-20-003. 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 #22V233000 (August 4, 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.
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