NHTSA Recall 22V526000: Air bags: frontal
Tesla, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5 vehicles. It affects 2022 Tesla Model S.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V526000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SB-22-10-006 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | July 21, 2022 |
| Owner notification | September 19, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2022 Model S vehicles. The front bumper carrier structure may alter the vehicle's crash detection, causing the front passenger air bag to deploy incorrectly during certain low speed crashes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety risk
A passenger air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
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 22V526000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Tesla Model S | 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.