NHTSA Recall 22V233000: Curtain (air bags)
Tesla, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7,289 vehicles. It affects 2021–2022 Tesla Model X.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V233000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SB-22-20-003 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW › CURTAIN |
| Report received | April 8, 2022 |
| Owner notification | August 16, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model X vehicles. The left or right front-row side curtain air bags may not deploy as intended when the windows are lowered. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Safety risk
Improper side curtain air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Tesla Service Centers will replace the left and right front-row side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-20-003.
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 22V233000
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.