Tesla, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2018

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Tesla, Inc. in 2018. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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March 29, 2018

(Campaign #: SB-18-32-002)

Loss of Power Steering Assist Due to Corrosion

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Tesla Model S vehicles equipped with Bosch steering racks. The aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture causing a reduction or complete loss of power steering assist.

NHTSA ID: 18V204000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 70,421

Consequence Summary:

Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and add a corrosion-preventative sealer, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-18-32-002.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 91.24

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January 9, 2018

(Campaign #: SB-18-20-001)

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2013 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: 18V031000

Component: AIR BAGS

# of Units Affected: 17,846

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 is expected to begin in March 2018. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-18-20-001.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 89.84

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