Recall 24V967 affects 487 2021-2025 Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles for a driver's air bag tear. Repair is free through Tesla service.
Tesla is recalling 487 2021-2025 Model S and Model X vehicles because the driver's air bag can tear during deployment. A torn air bag can reduce crash protection and increase the risk of injury, and the Tesla repair is free.
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What's wrong?
The driver airbag module in 2021-2025 Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles sits in the steering wheel and is meant to inflate in front of the driver during a crash. The fabric bag, inflator, and heat diffuser have to work together so the bag opens with the right shape and pressure. The heat diffuser helps control hot gas from the inflator as the bag fills.
In the recalled airbag units, supplier assembly used an unauthorized tool. That tool damaged the driver airbag, and the damage can turn into a tear during deployment when it lines up with a deep fold in the fabric or the position of the heat diffuser. A torn bag does not inflate as designed, which is why this recall concerns occupant crash protection.
There is no warning sign before failure. The airbag is hidden inside the steering wheel, and the problem shows up only if the driver airbag deploys.
Who's affected?
Spans Model X and Model S across the 2021-2025 model years, with the same driver front air bag module listed for each.
| 2021 Tesla Model X | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2021 Tesla Model S | front air bag |
| 2022 Tesla Model S | front air bag |
| 2022 Tesla Model X | front air bag |
| 2023 Tesla Model X | front air bag |
| 2023 Tesla Model S | front air bag |
| 2024 Tesla Model X | front air bag |
| 2024 Tesla Model S | front air bag |
| 2025 Tesla Model S | front air bag |
| 2025 Tesla Model X | front air bag |
| Units affected | 487 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
A torn air bag can reduce occupant protection in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The concern is crash protection, not a warning sign you can watch for while driving. Schedule the air bag replacement soon. Repair is free at any franchised Tesla dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021-2025 Tesla Model X or Model S is included in this recall.
- Contact Tesla service to schedule the free driver's air bag assembly replacement that fixes the air bag tearing during deployment.
- Bring the owner letter if you have it, and reference recall number 24V967 and Tesla recall SB-24-20-001 when you schedule service.
- Use extra caution until the repair is complete, since the driver's air bag can tear during deployment and reduce crash protection.
- Call Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 with questions about the repair or appointment.
What happens at the repair
At the service center, a Tesla technician replaces the driver's air bag assembly covered by the recall. The replacement parts and labor are free of charge. Out-of-pocket repairs already paid are handled through the new vehicle warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, because all affected vehicles remain covered by that warranty. Ask Tesla service how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| December 23, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 26, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| December 26, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| February 21, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| February 21, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V967?
Recall 24V967 covers 487 2021-2025 Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles with a driver's air bag that can tear during deployment. A torn air bag can reduce occupant protection in a crash. Tesla service will replace the air bag assembly for free.
What should I do if my 2021-2025 Tesla Model S or Model X is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 24V967. If it is, contact Tesla service to schedule the free driver air bag assembly replacement. Reference Tesla recall number SB-24-20-001 when you call or open a service request.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Tesla service will replace the driver air bag assembly free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for vehicles included in recall 24V967.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced driver air bag protection in a crash. If the air bag tears during deployment, it can leave the occupant without adequate protection, increasing injury risk. Confirm your VIN, then arrange the free replacement if your vehicle is included.
When were owners notified about this Tesla recall?
Tesla mailed owner notification letters on February 21, 2025. If you bought the vehicle used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether the recall applies. Check your VIN and reference recall 24V967 or Tesla number SB-24-20-001 with Tesla service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V967000 |
|---|---|
| Tesla customer service | 1-877-798-3752 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V967 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V967000 |
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 →