Vehicle recall 24V284000 · April 19, 2024
2024 Tesla Model 3
The driver seat side air bag module was assembled without a deflector that directs gas flow 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 one 2024 Model 3 vehicle. The driver seat side air bag module was assembled without a deflector that directs gas flow during deployment.
- Consequence
- Without a deflector, the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Tesla service replaced the side air bag, free of charge. The affected vehicle was repaired April 12, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-13-001.
- 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
- 24V284000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 19, 2024
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SB-24-13-001
- Owner notification
- April 12, 2024
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags › Side/window › Thorax
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 3 (2024): 2024
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