NHTSA recall 22V-526 (22V526000)
air bags recall reported July 21, 2022 - about 5 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 22V526000
- Also written as
- 22V-526
- Manufacturer number
- SB-22-10-006
- Reported
- July 21, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- ~5
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
A passenger air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 22V-526 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.