NHTSA safety recall

Recall 23V862000 · manufacturer campaign SB-23-00-009

Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch — Tesla · reported 19 Dec 2023 · 120,423 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model S and X vehicles. The cabin doors can be unlocked during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

The risk

An unlocked door may unlatch and open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-009.

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.

NHTSA campaign
23V862000
Manufacturer campaign
SB-23-00-009
Filed by
Tesla, Inc.
Report received
19 Dec 2023
Owners notified
17 Feb 2024
Potentially affected
120,423

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2022 Tesla Model S 2023 Tesla Model S 2022 Tesla Model X 2023 Tesla Model X

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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