Tesla recalls
84 official recalls and safety alerts involving Tesla since 2021-10, from EU Safety Gate, NHTSA. Newest first. Check the official notice for exact models and batch codes.
This list only includes recalls Recall Atlas has collected since 2021-10. A product not listed here may still be affected; check with Tesla or the relevant agency.
- 2026-10-08
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EUPassenger car (Tesla) · Model 3
The lateral force on the shoulder can exceed the permitted limit (3 kN) during a pole collision. As a result, the vehicle may provide insufficient protection in the event of a side impact which increases the risk of…
- 2026-09-01
USTesla, Inc.: Front Suspension Lateral Link May Separate
A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2026-08-05
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Low Beam Headlights May Be Too Bright/FMVSS 108
Headlight low beams that are too bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2026-07-07
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Noncompliant Vehicles Incorrectly Imported/FMVSS 208, 201
A noncompliant vehicle may have reduced occupant protections, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- 2026-05-19
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Missing Certification Label
Missing weight information provided by the label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2026-05-05
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2026-04-22
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Wheel Stud May Separate
Wheel stud separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2025-10-28
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Off-Road Light Bar May Detach and Become a Road Hazard
A detached light bar may fall, creating a road hazard for other vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2025-10-15
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Front Parking Lights May Be Too Bright/FMVSS 108
Parking lights that are too bright can reduce visibility of oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2025-10-10
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Battery Connection Failure May Cause Loss of Drive Power
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- 2025-10-01
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Reverse Lights May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 108
Reverse lights that fail to illuminate reduce visibility and may not alert pedestrians or other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2025-07-28
- US
Tesla, Inc.: A Loose Ground Wire May Prevent Horn From Sounding
An inoperable horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers as needed, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2025-06-18
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Seat Assembly Fasteners Improperly Tightened
The seat may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- 2025-05-30
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Windshield Wipers Nozzles May be Blocked/FMVSS 104
The inability to clean the windshield reduces the driver’s visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
- 2025-05-23
- DEEU
Passenger car (Tesla) · Model Y
The car is missing welds on the seat-back frame, which may reduce the structural integrity of the seat, increasing the risk of injury to occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and…
- 2025-03-19
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Incorrect Horn Pad May Prevent Horn From Sounding
An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2025-03-18
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Exterior Trim Panel Can Detach While Driving
A detached light bar can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2025-02-14
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Loss of Power Steering Assist
A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2025-01-07
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Rearview Camera Image May Fail/FMVSS 111
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2024-12-24
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Air Bag May Tear During Deployment/FMVSS 208
A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2024-12-17
- US
Tesla, Inc.: TPMS Light May Not Remain Illuminated/FMVSS 138
Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
- 2024-12-02
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Headlights May Flicker/FMVSS 108
Flickering headlights or parking lights may not suffciently illuminate the roadway, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2024-11-22
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Front Seat Back Recliners Improperly Welded
The seat back frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2024-11-05
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Inverter Fault May Cause Loss of Drive Power
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- 2024-09-26
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2024-08-15
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Missing Primer May Cause Roof Trim Separation
Trim that separates from the vehicle during use can create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
- 2024-07-24
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Software May Fail to Detect Unlatched Hood
An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2024-06-19
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Improperly Adhered Trunk Bed Trim Can Detach
A loose applique can detach from the vehicle, creating a road hazard for following motorists and increasing the risk of a crash.
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Front Windshield Wiper Can Fail
Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2024-05-28
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208
A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- 2024-04-19
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Driver's Side Air Bag May Deploy Improperly
Without a deflector, the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- 2024-04-17
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Unintended Acceleration from Trapped Pedal
A trapped accelerator pedal can cause the vehicle to accelerate unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2024-02-27
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Muted Pedestrian Warning Sound/FMVSS 141
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are muted, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2024-01-30
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Incorrect Font Size on Warning Lights/FMVSS 105
Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2024-01-22
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Rearview Image May Not Display
A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
- 2023-12-22
- DEEU
Passenger car (Tesla) · Model S, Model X
The vehicle may have been equipped with an incorrect driver airbag during servicing to retrofit an alternative steering wheel. Airbags that are not adapted to the vehicle configuration can lead to an increased risk of…
- 2023-12-19
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Doors Can Be Unlocked During a Crash/FMVSS 214
An unlocked door may unlatch and open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2023-12-12
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Autopilot Controls Insufficient to Prevent Misuse
In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or…
- 2023-12-01
- DEEU
Passenger car (Tesla) · Model X
Due to a software error, the control unit may not detect when the brake fluid level is low. A low brake fluid level can cause an increased stopping distance, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not…
- 2023-11-17
- DEEU
Passenger car (Tesla) · Model X, Model S
The front seat belt may not be properly attached to the pre-tensioner anchor and may not function properly in the event of a collision, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on…
- 2023-11-03
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Incorrect Front Driver Air Bag
An air bag that is not designed to function with the replacement steering yoke or wheel may deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- 2023-10-11
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Failure to Detect Low Brake Fluid/FMVSS 135
Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
- 2023-07-14
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Forward-Facing Camera Misaligned
Safety features that are unavailable without any warning to the driver may increase the risk of a crash.
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Seat Belt May Detach from Pretensioner Anchor
A detached seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2023-06-19
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Defective Pyrotechnic Battery Disconnect
A defective battery disconnect may not isolate the vehicle's high voltage battery after a crash or fault detection, increasing the risk of electrical shock and injury.
- 2023-06-13
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Door Closure Warning Can Be Dismissed/FMVSS 206
An operator may be unaware of an unsecured door and begin driving, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.
- 2023-05-30
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Steering Wheel May Disconnect from Steering Column
A loose fastener may allow the steering wheel to disconnect from the steering column, which can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
- 2023-04-07
HUEUGlass-ceramic cook top (Tesla)
The device may be incorrectly assembled and not possible to turn off, which can result in overheating of the heating plates. A user may suffer burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage…
- 2023-04-05
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Rearview Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- 2023-03-31
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Front Suspension Lateral Link May Separate
A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2023-03-24
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Parking Brake Valve Module May Cause Rollaway
A parking brake that is not engaged as expected when the driver releases the brakes may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of crash.
- 2023-02-27
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Second-Row Seat Frame May Be Improperly Secured
A loose seat frame bolt may reduce the seat belt system's performance, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- 2023-02-15
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Full Self-Driving Software May Cause Crash
FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash.
- 2022-12-06
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Front Suspension Lateral Link Fasteners Improperly Tightened
A loose fastener can allow the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2022-11-15
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Taillight May Fail to Illuminate
A taillight that fails to illuminate may reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Incorrectly/FMVSS 208
A passenger air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- 2022-11-01
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Loss of Power Steering Assist
A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Incorrect Side View Mirrors Installed/FMVSS 111
When using the incorrect mirrors, the driver may misjudge the distance of other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2022-10-21
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Seat Belt Buckle, Anchor Incorrectly Reassembled
An incorrectly reassembled seat belt anchor can impair the performance of the seat belt during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2022-09-19
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Power Windows May Pinch/FMVSS 118
A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2022-07-21
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Incorrectly/FMVSS 208
A passenger air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury.
- 2022-05-09
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Fisheye and Narrow Camera Views Swapped
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…
- 2022-05-03
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Overheating May Cause Center Display Malfunction
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.
- 2022-04-18
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Missing Body Reinforcement Bracket/FMVSS 207, 210
The second-row seat may not properly restrain occupants during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Unit of Speed May Fail to Display/FMVSS 101
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.
- 2022-04-15
FREUPassenger car (Tesla) · Model S
On some Model S vehicles, the latch assembly of the front hood may be aligned too far rearward. While this alignment does not impact latching of the primary latch with the hood striker, it may prevent latching of the…
- 2022-04-12
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Pedestrian Warning Sound May Be Obscured/FMVSS 141
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2022-04-08
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Side Air Bags May Deploy Improperly/FMVSS 226
Improper side curtain air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- 2022-04-01
- DEEU
Passenger car (Tesla) · Model Y
Incorrectly manufactured steering knuckles may break or become deformed or break and the suspension arms could become detached from them, resulting in reduced driving stability and loss of control and increasing the…
- 2022-03-18
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Initial Delay In Rearview Image Display/FMVSS 111
A delayed rearview camera image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2022-02-23
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Side Curtain Air Bay May Improperly Deploy
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.
- 2022-02-04
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Pedestrian Warning Sound May Be Obscured/FMVSS 141
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2022-02-02
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Windshield May Not Defrost Properly/FMVSS 103
Decreased defrosting performance may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2022-02-01
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Seat Belt Chime May Not Activate/FMVSS 208
The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- 2022-01-27
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Vehicle May Fail to Stop at Stop Sign
Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash.
- 2021-12-24
- DEEU
Passenger car (Tesla) · Model 3
An incorrectly mounted side curtain airbag might not deploy correctly in an impact. This could increase the risk of ejection or injury to passengers. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the…
- DEEU
Passenger car (Tesla) · Model 3, Model Y
The lateral control arm of the front suspension is attached to the sub-frame by means of two fasteners. If a fastener gets loose enough or detaches from the sub-frame, this can cause the wheel alignment to change. This…
- 2021-12-21
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
A rearview camera that does not function reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Front Trunk Hood May Open Unexpectedly/FMVSS 113
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.
- 2021-11-21
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Suspension Knuckles May Fracture
Suspension links that separate can reduce vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2021-11-09
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Driver's Air Bag Cushion May Tear
A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- 2021-10-29
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Unexpected Activation of Automatic Emergency Brake
Unexpected activation of the AEB system may cause the car to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2021-10-25
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Front Suspension Lateral Link May Separate
A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Side Curtain Air Bag May Be Twisted/FMVSS 214, 226
A twisted side curtain air bag may improperly deploy, increasing the risk of injury or occupant ejection during a crash.