NHTSA safety recall

Recall 25V172000 · manufacturer campaign SB-25-20-001

Air Bags — Tesla · reported 19 Mar 2025 · 91 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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.

The risk

An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

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.

NHTSA campaign
25V172000
Manufacturer campaign
SB-25-20-001
Filed by
Tesla, Inc.
Report received
19 Mar 2025
Owners notified
20 May 2025
Potentially affected
91

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.

2021 Tesla Model S 2022 Tesla Model S 2023 Tesla Model S 2024 Tesla Model S 2021 Tesla Model X 2022 Tesla Model X 2023 Tesla Model X 2024 Tesla Model X 2025 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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