Vehicle recall 25V172000 · March 19, 2025
Tesla Model X and Model S
An air bag with the incorrect horn pad may have been installed, preventing the horn from sounding.
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 2021-2025 Model X vehicles. An air bag with the incorrect horn pad may have been installed, preventing the horn from sounding.
- Consequence
- An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Tesla service will inspect and install an air bag with the correct horn pad as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-20-001.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V172000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 19, 2025
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SB-25-20-001
- Owner notification
- May 20, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 91
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags; Electrical system › Horn
Vehicles covered
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