Recall 23V743 covers 194 2021-2024 Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles with an incorrect driver air bag. Repair is free through Tesla Service.
Tesla is recalling 194 2021-2024 Model S and Model X vehicles because an incorrect air bag was installed during steering yoke or round steering wheel replacements. The wrong air bag can deploy incorrectly in a crash, increasing injury risk, and Tesla service will complete the free recall repair.
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What's wrong?
The driver air bag in 2021-2024 Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles is built into the steering yoke or round steering wheel. Its job is to deploy from the driver position in a crash, and the air bag variant has to match the steering control installed in the vehicle.
This recall involves vehicles that had the steering yoke or round steering wheel changed during service. During that retrofit, the service operator installed the alternate steering control but equipped it with the wrong driver air bag variant. A yoke needs the air bag designed for the yoke, and a round wheel needs the air bag designed for the round wheel.
Owners do not get a normal dashboard warning for this mismatch. There is no warning sign before failure.
Who's affected?
Model S and Model X share the same driver airbag assembly, and the recall is listed under both steering wheel and front air bag components.
| 2024 Tesla Model S | steering wheel |
|---|---|
| 2024 Tesla Model S | front air bag |
| 2024 Tesla Model X | steering wheel |
| 2024 Tesla Model X | front air bag |
| 2021 Tesla Model S | steering wheel |
| 2021 Tesla Model S | front air bag |
| 2023 Tesla Model S | steering wheel |
| 2023 Tesla Model S | front air bag |
| 2023 Tesla Model X | steering wheel |
| 2023 Tesla Model X | front air bag |
| 2022 Tesla Model X | steering wheel |
| 2022 Tesla Model X | front air bag |
| 2022 Tesla Model S | steering wheel |
| 2022 Tesla Model S | front air bag |
| 2021 Tesla Model X | steering wheel |
| 2021 Tesla Model X | front air bag |
| Units affected | 194 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
A driver air bag that does not match the replacement steering yoke or wheel can deploy incorrectly in a crash, increasing injury risk. There is no warning sign before an incorrect deployment, so confirm your VIN and schedule the inspection soon. Repair is free at any franchised Tesla dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021-2024 Tesla Model S or Model X is included in this recall.
- Contact Tesla Service to schedule the free inspection and driver-air-bag replacement that matches the air bag to the replacement yoke or steering wheel.
- Bring the recall notice to Tesla Service if you have it, and reference recall number 23V743 (Tesla recall SB-23-20-005).
- Drive cautiously until Tesla completes the inspection and any needed repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Tesla technician inspects the driver air bag installed after a steering yoke or steering wheel replacement and replaces the air bag if it is the wrong part. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Out-of-pocket repairs already paid are handled through the new vehicle warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, because the involved vehicles remain under warranty. Ask Tesla Service how that warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| November 3, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 7, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| November 7, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 2, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
| January 2, 2024 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| January 2, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V743?
Recall 23V743 covers 194 2021-2024 Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles with an incorrect driver air bag installed after a steering yoke or steering wheel replacement. Tesla Service will inspect the air bag and replace it for free when needed.
What should I do if my 2021-2024 Tesla Model S or Model X is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 23V743. If it is, contact Tesla Service or call Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 to arrange the driver air bag inspection. Reference Tesla recall number SB-23-20-005 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the repair at no cost, and Tesla Service will inspect and replace the driver air bag as needed free of charge. The free repair applies even if the vehicle changed owners.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is incorrect air bag deployment during a crash. An air bag that does not match the replacement steering yoke or steering wheel can deploy incorrectly, which raises the risk of injury during a crash.
When did Tesla notify owners about this recall?
Tesla mailed owner notification letters on January 2, 2024. If you own a 2021-2024 Model S or Model X and never received a letter, check your VIN because the VIN decides whether this recall applies.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V743000 |
|---|---|
| Tesla customer service | 1-877-798-3752 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V743 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V743000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →