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Tesla Model S safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Tesla Model S since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Tesla Model S. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
8 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 8 launched 2015 to 2025
  • Most recent 7 March 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/075
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 7 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2018 2 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Tesla Model S?

Not every Tesla Model S is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Tesla Model S recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2015 to 2026

2018 had the most, with 2. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Tesla Model S safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’15 1
’16 0
’17 1
’18 2
’19 1
’20 0
’21 1
’22 1
’23 0
’24 0
’25 1
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Tesla Model S recall, newest first

2025 1 recall

Update Vehicle Firmware To Restore Post-Crash eCall Functionality

Launched 7 March 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/075 Manufacturer ref. SB-25-00-005

Defect
On affected vehicles the eCall audio system will not operate in compliance with Regulations when the front passenger seat is occupied. As a result communications between the occupants of the vehicle and an eCall public safety answer point are unavailable post-crash.
Remedy
Install modified software via an Over the Air (OTA) wireless update.
Vehicles affected
67 Model S vehicles
Built
7 Oct 2022 to 5 Apr 2024
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2022 1 recall

Misalignment of the hood latch may prevent latching of the secondary latch

Launched 18 February 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/009 Manufacturer ref. SB-21-11-003

Defect
Misalignment of the hood latch may prevent latching of the secondary latch.
Remedy
Inspect the secondary hood latch on affected vehicles. If the hood is not properly retained by the secondary latch the latch mechanism will be reassembled and repositioned to assure proper alignment.
Vehicles affected
8,351 Model S vehicles
Built
16 Sept 2014 to 23 Dec 2020

2021 1 recall

WHEN THE eMMC REACHES ACCUMULATED LIFETIME WEAR THE CUSTOMER MAY EXPERIENCE A BLANK CENTRE DISPLAY

Launched 1 February 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/031 Manufacturer ref. SB-21-21-001

Defect
When the eMMC reaches accumulated lifetime wear the customer may experience a blank centre display.
Remedy
Ensure current software is installed and upgrade the VCM daughterboard to a 64GB Micron eMMC.
Vehicles affected
9,475 across everything the recall covers
Built
31 May 2012 to 3 Mar 2018
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2019 1 recall

The propellant in the front passenger airbag inflator may degrade over time

Launched 11 January 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/006 Manufacturer ref. SB-19-20-001

Defect
The front passenger airbag inflator could rupture in the event the airbag is deployed.
Remedy
Replace the front passenger air bag on affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
4,973 Model S vehicles
Built
6 Mar 2014 to 7 Dec 2016

2018 2 recalls

Loss of power steering assistance

Launched 30 March 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/093 Manufacturer ref. SB-18-32-002

Defect
Potential failure of steering gear motor bolts when exposed to long term high corrosive environment. This can lead to loss of power assistance to the steering which would result in additional effort from the driver to steer the vehicle.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the aluminium bolts with stainless steel bolts. Where necessary the steering rack will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
3,243 Model S vehicles
Built
31 May 2012 to 9 Apr 2016

Passenger airbag may not deploy as intended

Launched 31 January 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/057 Manufacturer ref. SB-18-20-001

Defect
The propellant in the front passenger airbag inflator might degrade over time which could cause the inflator body torture in the event the airbag is deployed. This could cause injury to occupants.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the passenger airbag.
Vehicles affected
3 Model S vehicles
Built
1 Jan 2013 to 31 Dec 2013

2017 1 recall

Parking brake may not release correctly

Launched 19 April 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/182 Manufacturer ref. SB-17-33-002

Defect
An improperly manufactured internal caliper gear may fail. This may cause the EPB not to release and in some circumstances not to apply. An EPB warning light and message should appear.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the brake caliper.
Vehicles affected
1,466 across everything the recall covers
Built
22 Feb 2016 to 10 Jul 2016
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2015 1 recall

Seatbelt may not perform correctly

Launched 20 November 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/233

Defect
The driver and/or front passenger seatbelt could be improperly connected to the outboard lap pretensioner. The connection is secured by means of a bolt that fastens the steel anchor plate on the end of the seat belt to a steel anchor plate on the end of the pretensioner cable. If a collision occurs and the aforementioned condition exists there is an elevated risk of additional injury to the occupant of the seat.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected for inspection of the seatbelt connection to the pretensioner and the anchor plates. If the condition is evident the seatbelt/s will be reassembled to ensure proper connection.
Vehicles affected
2,518 Model S vehicles
Built
1 Feb 2014 to 19 Nov 2015

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 8 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Tesla Model S. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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