Tesla, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2021
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 11 safety recalls made by Tesla, Inc. in 2021. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 21, 2021
(Campaign #: SB-21-11-003)
Front Trunk Hood May Open Unexpectedly/FMVSS 113
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2014-2021 Model S vehicles. The front trunk latch assembly may be misaligned, preventing the secondary hood latch from engaging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 113, "Hood Latch System."
NHTSA ID: 21V00B000
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
# of Units Affected: 130,441
Consequence Summary:
If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Tesla Service will inspect and reposition the latch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 18, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-11-003.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 93.27
December 21, 2021
(Campaign #: SB-21-17-008)
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles. The rearview camera cable harness may be damaged by the opening and closing of the trunk lid, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
NHTSA ID: 21V00D000
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION
# of Units Affected: 356,309
Consequence Summary:
A rearview camera that does not function reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Tesla Service will inspect and install a guide protector and new cable harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-17-008.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 84.52
November 21, 2021
(Campaign #: SB-21-31-004)
Suspension Knuckles May Fracture
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The front and rear suspension knuckles may fracture, causing the suspension links to separate.
NHTSA ID: 21V912000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 826
Consequence Summary:
Suspension links that separate can reduce vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Tesla Service will inspect and replace the knuckles as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-31-004.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 84.62
November 9, 2021
(Campaign #: SB-21-20-007)
Driver's Air Bag Cushion May Tear
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021 Model X and Model S vehicles. The driver's air bag cushion may tear during deployment.
NHTSA ID: 21V868000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 7,600
Consequence Summary:
A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Tesla Service will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-007.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 93.58
October 29, 2021
(Campaign #: SB-21-00-004)
Unexpected Activation of Automatic Emergency Brake
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S, Model 3, Model X, and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles operating software version 2021.36.5.2. A communication error may cause false forward-collision warning (FCW) or unexpected activation of the automatic emergency brake (AEB) system.
NHTSA ID: 21V846000
Component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
# of Units Affected: 11,728
Consequence Summary:
Unexpected activation of the AEB system may cause the car to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Tesla Service has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-00-004.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
October 25, 2021
(Campaign #: SB-21-20-006)
Side Curtain Air Bag May Be Twisted/FMVSS 214, 226
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021, 2023 Model 3 vehicles. The left and/or right side curtain air bag may have been improperly secured to the roof rail, which could result in a twisted air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
NHTSA ID: 21V834000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 3
Consequence Summary:
A twisted side curtain air bag may improperly deploy, increasing the risk of injury or occupant ejection during a crash.
Corrective Action:
Tesla Service will inspect and realign the left and right side curtain air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-006.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
October 25, 2021
(Campaign #: SB-21-31-003)
Front Suspension Lateral Link May Separate
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Model Y and 2019-2021 Model 3 vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.
NHTSA ID: 21V835000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 2,791
Consequence Summary:
A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Tesla Service will tighten or replace the lateral link fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-31-003.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 87.89
May 25, 2021
(Campaign #: SB-21-33-002)
Loose Brake Caliper Bolts
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model 3 and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles. The brake caliper bolts may be loose, allowing the brake caliper to separate and contact the wheel rim.
NHTSA ID: 21V387000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 5,974
Consequence Summary:
Contact with the rim may cause a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Tesla Service will inspect and tighten, or replace the caliper bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-33-002.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 93.34
May 25, 2021
(Campaign #: SB-21-20-002)
Seat Belt Retractor Not Securely Attached
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the left and right second row seat belt retractors may not be properly attached.
NHTSA ID: 21V388000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 2,166
Consequence Summary:
Improperly attached fasteners may prevent the seat belt retention system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Tesla Service will inspect and replace both fasteners if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-002.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 92.29
May 25, 2021
(Campaign #: SB-21-20-001)
Front Seat Belts Not Securely Attached To B-Pillar
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the front seat shoulder belt to the b-pillar may not be properly attached.
NHTSA ID: 21V389000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 5,530
Consequence Summary:
An improperly attached fastener may prevent the seat belt system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Tesla Service will inspect and repair both fasteners if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-001.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 89.1
January 29, 2021
(Campaign #: SB-21-21-001)
Center Display Can Lose Rearview Camera Image
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Tesla Model S and 2016-2018 Model X vehicles with a center display equipped with a NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and an 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device. When the 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device for the center display reaches lifetime wear, the eMMC controller will no longer be able to maintain the integrity of the filesystem, causing a failure in some of the center display functions.
NHTSA ID: 21V035000
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION
# of Units Affected: 134,951
Consequence Summary:
The eMMC controller wear-out condition can cause the loss of the rearview camera display, defrost/defog control settings, and exterior turn signal lighting, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Owners should ensure their vehicles are operating firmware release 2020.48.48.12 or newer, which will alert owners if the eMMC is approaching lifetime wear. Tesla will notify owners, and will replace the VCM daughterboard with one containing an enhanced eMMC controller, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-21-001.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 87.23
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