TESLA MODEL S (2022) recall — Air Bags
Tesla is recalling 2022 Model S vehicles with faulty front passenger air bags that may not deploy correctly during low-speed crashes, risking injury. Owners must contact Tesla for free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A passenger air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Tesla is recalling certain 2022 Model S vehicles because the front bumper carrier structure may cause the passenger air bag to fail to deploy properly during low-speed crashes. This could increase injury risk in crashes where the air bag is supposed to protect. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81108-tesla-model-s-2022-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81108-tesla-model-s-2022-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V526000
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“Tesla Model S 2022 Air Bag Recall: Risk of Injury in Low-Speed Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81108-tesla-model-s-2022-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #22V526000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V526000).
Why it’s dangerous
The front bumper carrier structure may alter the vehicle's crash detection system, causing the passenger air bag to fail to deploy during certain low-speed crashes. This failure could lead to injury if the air bag is needed for protection.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2022 Tesla Model S vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles are at risk during low-speed crashes where the air bag might not deploy correctly.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2022 Tesla Model S was mailed a recall notification letter in September 2022. The recall number is SB-22-10-006.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Tesla
Call Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 to schedule a free repair for the front bumper carrier structure.
What NHTSA says to do
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 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-10-006.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The front bumper carrier structure may alter the vehicle's crash detection, causing the passenger air bag to deploy incorrectly during certain low-speed crashes.
How can I tell if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2022 Tesla Model S was mailed a recall notification letter in September 2022. The recall number is SB-22-10-006.
What should I do if I own a recalled vehicle?
Contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 to schedule a free repair for the front bumper carrier structure.
Contact Tesla
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tesla to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V526000 — Tesla Tesla Hello, I own a Tesla that is covered by recall 22V526000 from Tesla. The official recall notice states: 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 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-10-006. 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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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 #22V526000 (July 21, 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.