Vehicle recall 24V554000 · July 24, 2024
Tesla Model Y, Model 3 and 2 more models
The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.
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 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.
- Consequence
- An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-012.
- 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
- 24V554000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 24, 2024
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SB-24-00-012
- Owner notification
- September 22, 2024
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,849,638
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch; Electrical system › Software
Vehicles covered
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