Tesla, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2022
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 20 safety recalls made by Tesla, Inc. in 2022. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 5, 2022
(Campaign #: SB-22-31-002)
Suspension Fasteners Improperly Tightened
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model Y vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may not have been properly attached to the sub-frame.
NHTSA ID: 22V895000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 26
Consequence Summary:
A loose fastener can allow the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Tesla Service will tighten or replace the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-31-002.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 80.77
November 15, 2022
(Campaign #: SB-22-00-015)
Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Incorrectly/FMVSS 208
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model X vehicles. The restraint control module (RCM) calibration may cause the front passenger air bag to deploy incorrectly during certain low speed crashes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
NHTSA ID: 22V843000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 29,348
Consequence Summary:
A passenger air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action:
Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update to recalibrate the RCM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-015.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 99.99
November 15, 2022
(Campaign #: SB-22-00-016)
Taillight May Fail to Illuminate
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. One or both taillights may intermittently fail to illuminate.
NHTSA ID: 22V844000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 321,628
Consequence Summary:
A taillight that fails to illuminate may reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-016.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
November 1, 2022
(Campaign #: SB-22-00-014)
Loss of Power Steering Assist
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electronic power assist steering (EPAS) system may experience a loss of power steering assist when driving on rough roads or after hitting a pothole.
NHTSA ID: 22V818000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 40,168
Consequence Summary:
A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update to recalibrate the EPAS system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 31, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-014.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 99.99
November 1, 2022
(Campaign #: SB-22-12-002)
Incorrect Side View Mirrors Installed/FMVSS 111
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021 Model S exterior side rearview mirrors, part numbers: 1622232-00-B and 1622233-00-B. The driver side exterior rearview mirrors are convex (curved glass) and the passenger side mirrors do not include the "Objects in Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear" etched warning. As such, these mirrors fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
NHTSA ID: 22E092000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 53
Consequence Summary:
When using the incorrect mirrors, the driver may misjudge the distance of other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Tesla Service will replace the mirrors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 31, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-12-002.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 92.45
October 21, 2022
(Campaign #: SB-22-20-004)
Seat Belt Buckle, Anchor Incorrectly Reassembled
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The second-row left seat belt buckle and second-row center seat belt anchor may have been incorrectly reassembled during vehicle service.
NHTSA ID: 22V798000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 24,064
Consequence Summary:
An incorrectly reassembled seat belt anchor can impair the performance of the seat belt during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Tesla Service will inspect and reassemble the seat belt anchors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-20-004.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 85.57
September 19, 2022
(Campaign #: SB-22-00-013)
Power Windows May Pinch/FMVSS 118
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
NHTSA ID: 22V702000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 1,096,762
Consequence Summary:
A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update of the automatic window reversal system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2032. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-013.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 99.41
July 21, 2022
(Campaign #: SB-22-10-006)
Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Incorrectly/FMVSS 208
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2022 Model S vehicles. The front bumper carrier structure may alter the vehicle's crash detection, causing the front passenger air bag to deploy incorrectly during certain low speed crashes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
NHTSA ID: 22V526000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 5
Consequence Summary:
A passenger air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Tesla Service will replace the front bumper carrier structure, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-10-006.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
May 9, 2022
(Campaign #: SB-22-17-007)
Fisheye and Narrow Camera Views Swapped
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Model 3 and 2021 Model Y vehicles. The fisheye and narrow camera cable terminals were incorrectly installed in the cable harness connector, resulting in swapped camera views.
NHTSA ID: 22V317000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 7
Consequence Summary:
Swapped camera views can prevent the vehicle's cameras from detecting crossing objects and high-curvature lane lines, impairing the Autosteer and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) performance, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Tesla Service will correct the swapped terminals and recalibrate the cameras, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-17-007.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
May 3, 2022
(Campaign #: SB-22-00-009)
Overheating May Cause Center Display Malfunction
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S, Model X, and 2022 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating certain firmware releases. The infotainment central processing unit (CPU) may overheat during the preparation or process of fast-charging, causing the CPU to lag or restart.
NHTSA ID: 22V296000
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION
# of Units Affected: 129,960
Consequence Summary:
A lagging or restarting CPU may prevent the center screen from displaying the rearview camera image, gear selection, windshield visibility control settings, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will improve CPU temperature management, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-009.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 99.91
April 18, 2022
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Missing Body Reinforcement Bracket/FMVSS 207, 210
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling one 2022 Model X vehicle. A body structure reinforcement bracket was not installed at the second-row seat. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
NHTSA ID: 22V264000
Component: SEATS
# of Units Affected: 1
Consequence Summary:
The second-row seat may not properly restrain occupants during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Tesla will replace the vehicle, free of charge. The recall was completed April 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
April 18, 2022
(Campaign #: SB-22-00-008)
Unit of Speed May Fail to Display/FMVSS 101
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Model 3 Performance vehicles. The unit of speed (mph or km/h) may fail to display on the speedometer while in Track Mode. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
NHTSA ID: 22V263000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 48,184
Consequence Summary:
The driver may not know how fast the vehicle is traveling without the mph or km/h unit display, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-008.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 99.99
April 12, 2022
(Campaign #: SB-22-00-003)
Pedestrian Warning Sound May Be Obscured/FMVSS 141
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y, Model X, Model S, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
NHTSA ID: 22V235000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 594,894
Consequence Summary:
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, including Summon and Smart Summon, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-003. Note: This recall supersedes recall 22V-063. Vehicles configured with Summon or Smart Summon and already remedied under 22V-063 will need to have the new remedy software installed.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 99.7
April 8, 2022
(Campaign #: SB-22-20-003)
Side Air Bags May Deploy Improperly/FMVSS 226
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model X vehicles. The left or right front-row side curtain air bags may not deploy as intended when the windows are lowered. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
NHTSA ID: 22V233000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 7,289
Consequence Summary:
Improper side curtain air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action:
Tesla Service Centers will replace the left and right front-row side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-20-003.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.19
March 18, 2022
(Campaign #: SB-22-00-004)
Initial Delay In Rearview Image Display/FMVSS 111
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model S, Model X, and 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles equipped with Autopilot Computer 2.5 and operating certain firmware releases. The rearview image may not immediately display when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
NHTSA ID: 22V169000
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION
# of Units Affected: 947
Consequence Summary:
A delayed rearview camera image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-004.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
February 23, 2022
(Campaign #: SB-22-20-001)
Side Curtain Air Bay May Improperly Deploy
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S vehicles. The right or left side curtain air bag inflators may have been assembled incorrectly.
NHTSA ID: 22V104000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 9
Consequence Summary:
An incorrectly assembled inflator can cause a delayed or improper deployment of the side curtain air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action:
Tesla Service Centers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-20-001.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
February 4, 2022
(Campaign #: SB-22-00-003)
Pedestrian Warning Sound May Be Obscured/FMVSS 141
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
NHTSA ID: 22V063000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 578,607
Consequence Summary:
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-003. Note: This recall has been superseded by Recall 22V-235. Tesla's number for the new recall is SB-22-00-003.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 2, 2022
(Campaign #: SB-22-18-002)
Windshield May Not Defrost Properly/FMVSS 103
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A software error may cause a valve in the heat pump to open unintentionally and trap the refrigerant inside the evaporator, resulting in decreased defrosting performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
NHTSA ID: 22V050000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 26,681
Consequence Summary:
Decreased defrosting performance may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-18-002.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 99.86
February 1, 2022
(Campaign #: SB-22-00-002)
Seat Belt Chime May Not Activate/FMVSS 208
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
NHTSA ID: 22V045000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 817,143
Consequence Summary:
The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action:
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-002.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 97.58
January 27, 2022
(Campaign #: SB-22-00-001)
Vehicle May Fail to Stop at Stop Sign
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop.
NHTSA ID: 22V037000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 53,822
Consequence Summary:
Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that disables the "rolling stop" functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-001.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
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