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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 21V834📅 Oct 26, 2021

2020–2021, 2023 Tesla Model 3 recall: airbag

⚠️ What's wrong

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021, 2023 Model 3 vehicles. The left and/or right side curtain air bag may have been improperly secured to the roof rail, which could result in a twisted air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

💥 The risk

A twisted side curtain air bag may improperly deploy, increasing the risk of injury or occupant ejection during a crash.

🔧 The fix

Tesla Service will inspect and realign the left and right side curtain air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-006.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
21V834000
Manufacturer recall #
SB-21-20-006
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Vehicles affected
3
Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Owner phone
1-877-798-3752
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 23, 2021
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 21V834 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 21V834?

2020–2021, 2023 Tesla Model 3. 3 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Tesla dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-877-798-3752.