NHTSA Recall 21V834000: Curtain (air bags)
Tesla, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3 vehicles. It affects 2020–2023 Tesla Model 3.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V834000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SB-21-20-006 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW › CURTAIN |
| Report received | October 25, 2021 |
| Owner notification | December 23, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021, 2023 Model 3 vehicles. The left and/or right side curtain air bag may have been improperly secured to the roof rail, which could result in a twisted air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Safety risk
A twisted side curtain air bag may improperly deploy, increasing the risk of injury or occupant ejection during a crash.
Remedy
Tesla Service will inspect and realign the left and right side curtain air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-006.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V834000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.