Recall 19V719 affects 89 2019 Tesla Model 3 vehicles missing driver-side sun visor air bag warning information. Tesla Service Centers inspect and replace it free.
Tesla is recalling 89 2019 Model 3 vehicles because the driver-side sun visor can be missing the required air bag warning information. That missing warning increases the risk of injury, and Tesla will complete the free repair for included vehicles.
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What's wrong?
The driver-side sun visor in a 2019 Tesla Model 3 does more than block glare. It also carries the airbag warning labels that tell the driver where to find child passenger and airbag safety instructions when the visor is down or stowed.
On affected Model 3 vehicles, the wrong driver-side visor was installed during production. Tesla traced the problem to a manufacturing error: a visor intended for another market was installed on vehicles that needed the U.S. warning labels. That left the driver-side visor without the required airbag warning information, so the vehicle did not match the occupant crash protection labeling rule.
You can see this problem without tools. The driver-side label is in plain sight in front of the seated driver and does not match the passenger-side visor labels.
Who's affected?
| 2019 Tesla Model 3 | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 89 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 27 field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
Missing driver side air bag warning information increases injury risk because the visor does not give the same safety warning shown on the passenger side. The label is visible from the seated driver position, so compare it with the passenger side label and schedule the inspection soon. Repair is free at any franchised Tesla dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019 Tesla Model 3 is included in this recall.
- Contact a Tesla Service Center to schedule the free driver-side visor inspection and replacement if the required air bag warning information is missing.
- Bring the recall notice if Tesla mailed one. If not, reference recall number 19V719 when you contact service.
- Confirm the driver-side sun visor has the required air bag warning information after the repair.
What happens at the repair
At a Tesla Service Center, a Tesla technician inspects the driver side sun visor for the required air bag warning information and replaces the visor as needed. The inspection, replacement part, and labor are free under the recall. Tesla has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for a related visor repair before the recall notice. Keep service invoices and payment records, and ask Tesla customer service how to submit documentation for review.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 9, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
|---|---|
| October 9, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| October 10, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
| October 10, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 6, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V719?
Recall 19V719 covers 89 2019 Tesla Model 3 vehicles whose driver-side sun visor lacks the required air bag warning information. Tesla Service Centers will inspect the visor and replace it, if needed, free of charge.
What should I do if my 2019 Tesla Model 3 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Model 3 is included in recall 19V719. If it is, contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or a Tesla Service Center to schedule the visor inspection. The repair is free.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects and compliance recalls at no cost to owners. Tesla will inspect the sun visor and replace it, if needed, free of charge at a Tesla Service Center.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is missing air bag warning information on the driver-side sun visor. Without the required warning, occupants lose a required safety notice about air bag hazards, which increases the risk of injury. Tesla fixes the visor issue for free.
When did Tesla start this recall repair?
Tesla began the recall repair on December 6, 2019. If your 2019 Model 3 is included, the service path is already open: contact Tesla customer service or a Tesla Service Center and reference recall 19V719.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V719000 |
|---|---|
| Tesla customer service | 1-877-798-3752 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V719 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V719000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 23, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →