2016 Tesla Model S recalls

10 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 202323V085000 · Tesla, Inc.Steering recallThe FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through an intersection…Steering & suspensionOver-the-air update363KunitsFeb 202322V037000 · Tesla, Inc.Steering recallThe "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel…Steering & suspensionOver-the-air update54KunitsJan 202221V00B000 · Tesla, Inc.Latches/locks/linkages recallThe front trunk latch assembly may be misaligned, preventing the secondary hood latch from engaging.Body & latchesFree repair130KunitsDec 202121V035000 · 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 202119V002000 · Tesla, Inc.Air Bags recallIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant…Air bagsFree replacement69KunitsJan 201918V204000 · 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 2017