Every 2024 Tesla Model S recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Air Bags · NHTSA 25V172000
Mar 19, 2025Air Bags
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and 2021-2025 Model X vehicles. An air bag with the incorrect horn pad may have been installed, preventing the horn from sounding.
- Risk
- An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Tesla service will inspect and install an air bag with the correct horn pad as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-20-001.
Full recall details for 25V172000 →Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 25V002000
Jan 7, 2025Back Over Prevention:Software
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-001.
Full recall details for 25V002000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 24V967000
Dec 24, 2024Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Cushion
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Model S and Model X vehicles. The driver's air bag could tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 212, "Windshield Mounting."
- Risk
- A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Tesla service will replace the air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-20-001.
Full recall details for 24V967000 →Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA 24V554000
Jul 24, 2024Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:LatchOver-the-air fix
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.
- Risk
- An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-012.
Full recall details for 24V554000 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 24V376000
May 28, 2024Seat Belts:Front:Warning Light/DevicesOver-the-air fix
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Fix
- Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-008.
Full recall details for 24V376000 →Steering · NHTSA 23V743000
Mar 11, 2023Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and Model X vehicles. An incorrect air bag may have been installed when the steering yoke or round steering wheel was replaced with a different style of yoke or steering wheel.
- Risk
- An air bag that is not designed to function with the replacement steering yoke or wheel may deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Fix
- Tesla Service will inspect and replace the driver air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-20-005.
Full recall details for 23V743000 →
2024 Tesla Model S complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Tesla Model S, reporting 2 crashes, 1 injuries. Tesla has issued at least 52 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Lane Departure32
- Unknown Or Other23
- Electrical System8
- Steering4
- Forward Collision Avoidance2
- Latches/Locks/Linkages2
Service bulletins by component
- Unknown Or Other (41)
- Equipment (6)
- Electrical System (2)
- Air Bags (1)
- Steering (1)
- Structure (1)
Read Tesla Model S owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2024 Tesla Model S
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in 6 investigations. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Tesla Model S. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“When parked behind another parallel parked car with no one behind me, it Auto shifted into drive instead of reverse which caused me to collide into the parked car infront of me.”
2024 TESLA MODEL SMar 3, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11646100
Injury reported
“I was using summon to pull my car forward out of the parking spot and when I let go of the button the car continue driving forward indefinitely until I chased it down and touch the door handle”
2024 TESLA MODEL SFeb 12, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11642295
Crash
“The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that while making a right turn, in self-driving mode, the vehicle began accelerating inadvertently and crashed into the front driver area of the other vehicle. No warning lights illuminated.”
2024 TESLA MODEL SFeb 3, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11640433
“2024 Tesla Model S. Repeated rear tire and rear wheel failures with abnormal wear and possible rear alignment or suspension-related defect.”
2024 TESLA MODEL SApr 20, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11732580
“The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that after an update was performed over the air (OTA), the scroll option changed, and the contact was unable to control the speed of the vehicle. There was no longer a maximum speed limit. The local dealer was not contacted.”
2024 TESLA MODEL SJan 7, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11709357
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