Airbags complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Tesla Model S has 4 NHTSA airbags complaints and 4 airbags-related recalls.
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Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 16, 2026
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AIR BAGS
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021 Model X and Model S vehicles. The driver's air bag cushion may tear during deployment.
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AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S vehicles. The right or left side curtain air bag inflators may have been assembled incorre...
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AIR BAGS
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 insta...
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:CUSHION
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Model S and Model X vehicles. The driver's air bag could tear during deployment. As such, these v...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2023 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE | I have had my Tesla to their shop FOUR times to try to fix a safety airbag issue in the drivers side... |
| Jun 6, 2022 | AIR BAGS | The airbag module installed in the yoke has popped out while driving. It currently hangs by a wire. ... |
| Jan 18, 2022 | AIR BAGS | Safety restraint system malfunction. On January 18, 2022 this brand new car, only 3 days old with 1,... |
| Nov 15, 2021 | AIR BAGS | Tesla Service Center canceling appointments to repair driver airbag recall. Numerous attempts to hav... |