2012 Tesla Model S recalls

8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

24V376000 · Tesla, Inc.Seat Belts recallIn the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended.Seats & beltsOver-the-air update125KunitsMay 202424V051000 · Tesla, Inc.Electrical System recallAn incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights.ElectricalOver-the-air update2.2MunitsJan 202423V838000 · Tesla, Inc.Electrical System recallIn certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to…ElectricalOver-the-air update2.0MunitsDec 202321V035000 · Tesla, Inc.Back Over Prevention recallWhen the 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device for the center display reaches lifetime wear, the eMMC controller will no longer be…Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement135KunitsJan 202118V204000 · Tesla, Inc.Steering recallThe aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture causing a…Steering & suspensionFree replacement70KunitsMar 201817V260000 · Tesla Motors, Inc.Parking Brake recallThe electric parking brake calipers have an internal gear that may be improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the gear…Brakes & stabilityFree replacement32KunitsApr 201717V023000 · Tesla Motors, Inc.Air Bags recallThese vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as…Air bagsFree replacement2,997unitsJan 201715V780000 · Tesla Motors, Inc.Seat Belts recallThe affected vehicles are equipped with driver or front passenger seat belts that may be improperly connected to the outboard lap…Seats & beltsFree repair59KunitsNov 2015