Tesla, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2017

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Tesla, Inc. in 2017. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 12, 2017

(Campaign #: SB-17-13-004)

Second Row Seat Backs may Move in a Crash

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Model X vehicles. The left-side, second row, reclining seat backs may not fully latch due to having incorrectly adjusted recliner mechanism cables. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

NHTSA ID: 17V639000

Component: SEATS

# of Units Affected: 4,582

Consequence Summary:

If the seat back moves forward in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla service technicians will correct the cable adjustment for the left-side, fold-flat, second row, seat recliner mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2017. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-17-13-004.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 91.47

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April 19, 2017

(Campaign #: SB-17-33-002)

Parking Brake may not Release or Fully Apply

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electric parking brake calipers have an internal gear that may be improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the gear fracturing during parking brake application or release.

NHTSA ID: 17V260000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 31,709

Consequence Summary:

If the gear breaks during parking brake release, the vehicle will not be able to be moved. If the gear breaks during parking brake application, the parking brake may not adequately hold the vehicle, potentially resulting in the vehicle rolling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Tesla will notify owners, and service centers will replace both the left and right electric parking brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2018. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-17-33-002.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 91.71

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January 10, 2017

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2012 Model S vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

NHTSA ID: 17V023000

Component: AIR BAGS

# of Units Affected: 2,997

Consequence Summary:

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action:

Tesla will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2017. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 99.17

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