2020 Tesla Model S recalls

11 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 202424V153000 · Tesla, Inc.Electrical System recallA factory reset muted the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds.ElectricalOver-the-air update6,557unitsFeb 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 202322V818000 · Tesla, Inc.Steering recallThe electronic power assist steering (EPAS) system may experience a loss of power steering assist when driving on rough roads or…Steering & suspensionOver-the-air update40KunitsNov 202222V235000 · Tesla, Inc.Electrical System recallThe Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the…ElectricalOver-the-air update595KunitsApr 202222V063000 · Tesla, Inc.Electrical System recallThe Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the…ElectricalOver-the-air update579KunitsFeb 202222V037000 · 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 202121V846000 · Tesla, Inc.Forward Collision Avoidance recallA communication error may cause false forward-collision warning (FCW) or unexpected activation of the automatic emergency brake…Driver assistanceOver-the-air update12KunitsOct 2021