NHTSA Recall 22V843000: Software (air bags) and air bags: frontal
Tesla, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 29,348 vehicles. It affects 2021–2023 Tesla Model X.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V843000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SB-22-00-015 |
| Components | AIR BAGS › AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE › SOFTWARE; AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | November 15, 2022 |
| Owner notification | January 14, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model X vehicles. The restraint control module (RCM) calibration may cause 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 during a crash.
Remedy
Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update to recalibrate the RCM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-015.
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 22V843000
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.