Vehicle recall 23V743000 · November 3, 2023
Tesla Model S and Model X
An incorrect air bag may have been installed when the steering yoke or round steering wheel was replaced with a different style of yoke or steering wheel.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and Model X vehicles. An incorrect air bag may have been installed when the steering yoke or round steering wheel was replaced with a different style of yoke or steering wheel.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- Tesla Service will inspect and replace the driver air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-20-005.
- 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
- 23V743000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 3, 2023
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SB-23-20-005
- Owner notification
- January 2, 2024
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 194
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar; Air bags › Frontal
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 (2021-2024): 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
- Tesla Model X (2021-2024): 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
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