NHTSA recall 22V-233 (22V233000)
air bags recall reported April 8, 2022 - about 7,289 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 22V233000
- Also written as
- 22V-233
- Manufacturer number
- SB-22-20-003
- Reported
- April 8, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- ~7,289
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
Improper side curtain air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 22V-233 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.