Vehicle recall 21V868000 · November 9, 2021
Tesla Model S and Model X
The driver's air bag cushion may tear during deployment.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021 Model X and Model S vehicles. The driver's air bag cushion may tear during deployment.
- Consequence
- A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Tesla Service will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-007.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V868000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 9, 2021
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SB-21-20-007
- Owner notification
- January 7, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 7,600
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Cushion; Air bags
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Tesla Model S (2021): 2021
- Tesla Model X (2021): 2021
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