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NHTSA Recall 22V104000: Inflator (air bags)

Tesla, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 9 vehicles. It affects 2021–2022 Tesla Model S.

9
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2022
owners notified (April 24)
NHTSA campaign22V104000
Manufacturer campaignSB-22-20-001
ComponentAIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW › CURTAIN › INFLATOR
Report receivedFebruary 23, 2022
Owner notificationApril 24, 2022
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S vehicles. The right or left side curtain air bag inflators may have been assembled incorrectly.

Safety risk

An incorrectly assembled inflator can cause a delayed or improper deployment of the side curtain air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Tesla Service Centers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-20-001.

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 22V104000

Make and modelModel years
Tesla Model S2021, 2022

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.