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2012 Tesla Model S recalls

The 2012 Tesla Model S has 8 safety recalls. Here is what each one means, the risk, and the free fix.

Seat belt (2)Electrical system (2)Lights (1)Windows, wipers & mirrors (1)Backup camera (1)Steering (1)Brakes (1)Airbag (1)
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2012–2024 Tesla Model S & 2015–2024 Tesla Model X + 2 more

Seat belt recall · 24V376
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles.
📅 May 29, 2024· 125,233 vehicles

2012–2023 Tesla Model S & 2016–2024 Tesla Model X + 3 more

Electrical system recall · 24V051
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles.
📅 Jan 31, 2024· 2,193,869 vehicles

2012–2023 Tesla Model S & 2016–2023 Tesla Model X + 2 more

Electrical system recall · 23V838
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the…
📅 Dec 12, 2023· 2,031,220 vehicles

2012–2018 Tesla Model S & 2016–2018 Tesla Model X

Backup camera recall · 21V035
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Tesla Model S and 2016-2018 Model X vehicles with a center display equipped with a NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and an 8GB eMMC…
📅 Feb 1, 2021· 134,951 vehicles

2012–2016 Tesla Model S

Steering recall · 18V204
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Tesla Model S vehicles equipped with Bosch steering racks.
📅 Mar 30, 2018· 70,421 vehicles

2012–2016 Tesla Model S & 2016–2017 Tesla Model X

Brakes recall · 17V260
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model S and Model X vehicles.
📅 Apr 20, 2017· 31,709 vehicles

2012 Tesla Model S

Airbag recall · 17V023
Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2012 Model S vehicles.
📅 Jan 12, 2017· 2,997 vehicles

2012–2015 Tesla Model S

Seat belt recall · 15V780
Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Model S vehicles manufactured May 31, 2012, to November 12, 2015.
📅 Nov 23, 2015· 59,415 vehicles

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FAQ

Does the 2012 Tesla Model S have any recalls?

Yes. The 2012 Tesla Model S has 8 open or past safety recalls in NHTSA data: 24V376 (seat belt); 24V051 (electrical system); 23V838 (electrical system); 21V035 (backup camera); 18V204 (steering); 17V260 (brakes); 17V023 (airbag); 15V780 (seat belt). A recall only applies to your car if its VIN is included.

Are 2012 Tesla Model S recall repairs 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.)

How do I check my 2012 Tesla Model S for recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN (on the driver-side dashboard or door jamb) on our VIN check page or at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Tesla dealer.