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NHTSA Recall 23V743000: Steering wheel/handle bar (steering) and air bags: frontal

Tesla, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 194 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Tesla Model S.

194
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2024
owners notified (January 2)
NHTSA campaign23V743000
Manufacturer campaignSB-23-20-005
ComponentsSTEERING › STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; AIR BAGS › FRONTAL
Report receivedNovember 3, 2023
Owner notificationJanuary 2, 2024
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and Model X vehicles. An incorrect air bag may have been installed when the steering yoke or round steering wheel was replaced with a different style of yoke or steering wheel.

Safety risk

An air bag that is not designed to function with the replacement steering yoke or wheel may deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Tesla Service will inspect and replace the driver air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-20-005.

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 23V743000

Make and modelModel years
Tesla Model S2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Tesla Model X2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

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.