TESLA MODEL X (2022) recall — Air Bags
Tesla is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model X vehicles due to potential front passenger air bag deployment issues in low-speed crashes. Owners must install a free software update to fix the problem.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A passenger air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Tesla is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model X vehicles because the front passenger air bag might not deploy correctly during low-speed crashes. This could increase injury risk in crashes where the air bag is supposed to protect the passenger. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81105-tesla-model-x-2022-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81105-tesla-model-x-2022-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V843000
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“Tesla Model X (2022) Air Bag Recall: Risk of Injury in Low-Speed Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81105-tesla-model-x-2022-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #22V843000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V843000).
Why it’s dangerous
The restraint control module (RCM) calibration may cause the front passenger air bag to deploy incorrectly during certain low-speed crashes. This means the air bag might not inflate properly when needed, increasing injury risk in crashes.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021-2023 Tesla Model X vehicles are affected. Front passenger occupants are at higher risk during low-speed crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Tesla Model X was manufactured between 2021 and 2023. The recall was notified to owners via mail on January 14, 2023.
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What to do — step by step
Install Software Update
Tesla has released a free over-the-air software update to recalibrate the RCM. This update fixes the air bag deployment issue.
Contact Tesla Customer Service
Owners can call Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 to confirm the recall and get assistance with the update.
What NHTSA says to do
Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update to recalibrate the RCM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-015.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The restraint control module (RCM) calibration may cause the front passenger air bag to deploy incorrectly during certain low-speed crashes, which increases injury risk.
How can I check if my vehicle is affected?
Your Tesla Model X was manufactured between 2021 and 2023. The recall was notified to owners via mail on January 14, 2023.
Is there a risk of serious injury?
The recall states that the air bag might not deploy correctly during low-speed crashes, which could increase injury risk. However, the hazard does not specify a risk of serious injury in normal use.
Contact Tesla
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tesla to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V843000 — Tesla Tesla Hello, I own a Tesla that is covered by recall 22V843000 from Tesla. The official recall notice states: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update to recalibrate the RCM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-015. 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 #22V843000 (November 15, 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.