2021 Tesla Model S recalls

23 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

26V283000 · Tesla, Inc.Back Over Prevention recallThe rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse.Camera, lights & visibilityOver-the-air update219KunitsMay 425V172000 · Tesla, Inc.Air Bags recallAn air bag with the incorrect horn pad may have been installed, preventing the horn from sounding.Air bagsFree repair91unitsMar 202524V967000 · Tesla, Inc.Air Bags recallThe driver's air bag could tear during deployment.Air bagsFree replacement487unitsDec 202424V554000 · Tesla, Inc.Electrical System recallThe hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.ElectricalOver-the-air update1.8MunitsJul 202424V376000 · 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 202323V743000 · Tesla, Inc.Air Bags recallAn incorrect air bag may have been installed when the steering yoke or round steering wheel was replaced with a different style…Air bagsFree replacement194unitsNov 202323V488000 · Tesla, Inc.Seat Belts recallThe front-row seat belts may not be connected properly to the pretensioner anchors, which can cause the seat belts to detach.Seats & beltsFree replacement16KunitsJul 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 202222V702000 · Tesla, Inc.Visibility recallThe window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction.Camera, lights & visibilityOver-the-air update1.1MunitsSep 202222V296000 · Tesla, Inc.Back Over Prevention recallThe infotainment central processing unit (CPU) may overheat during the preparation or process of fast-charging, causing the CPU…Camera, lights & visibilityOver-the-air update130KunitsMay 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 202222V104000 · Tesla, Inc.Air Bags recallThe right or left side curtain air bag inflators may have been assembled incorrectly.Air bagsFree replacement9unitsFeb 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 202222V050000 · Tesla, Inc.Electrical System recallA software error may cause a valve in the heat pump to open unintentionally and trap the refrigerant inside the evaporator…ElectricalOver-the-air update27KunitsFeb 202222V045000 · Tesla, Inc.Electrical System recallThe audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt.ElectricalOver-the-air update817KunitsFeb 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 202121V868000 · Tesla, Inc.Air Bags recallThe driver's air bag cushion may tear during deployment.Air bagsFree replacement7,600unitsNov 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