Tesla, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2019

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Tesla, Inc. in 2019. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 10, 2019

(Campaign #: SB-19-15-003)

Sunvisor Missing Air Bag Warning Information

Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019 Tesla Model 3 vehicles. The driver-side sun visor may not have the required air bag warning information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

NHTSA ID: 19V719000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 89

Consequence Summary:

Failure to provide the air bag warning information increases the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will inspect the visor and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 6, 2019. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-19-15-003.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 98.88

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January 7, 2019

(Campaign #: SB-19-20-001)

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2014-2016 Model S vehicles 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 passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

NHTSA ID: 19V002000

Component: AIR BAGS

# of Units Affected: 68,673

Consequence Summary:

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action:

Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will replace the passenger frontal air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2019. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-19-20-001.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 87.99

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