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2015 Tesla Model S recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Tesla Model S. The most recent was reported on May 28, 2024. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: MODEL S.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2015 Tesla Model S, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
24V376000	May 28, 2024	Seat Belts › Front › Warning Light/Devices
24V051000	January 30, 2024	Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel
23V838000	December 12, 2023	Electrical System › ADAS › Driver Monitoring › Software
21V00B000	December 21, 2021	Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch
21V035000	January 29, 2021	Back Over Prevention › Software
19V002000	January 7, 2019	Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
18V204000	March 29, 2018	Steering › Electric Power Assist System
17V260000	April 19, 2017	Parking Brake
15V780000	November 23, 2015	Seat Belts › Front

Systems involved: Electrical System (2) · Seat Belts (2) · Air Bags (1) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (1) · Parking Brake (1) · Steering (1) · Visibility (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 24V376000Manufacturer no. SB-24-00-008

Seat Belts › Front › Warning Light/Devices

Report received by NHTSA: May 28, 2024
Owner notification: July 26, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 125,233 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: MODEL S

Defect summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-008.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V376000, filed by Tesla, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V051000Manufacturer no. SB-24-00-003

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Report received by NHTSA: January 30, 2024
Owner notification: February 21, 2024
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Units potentially affected: 2,193,869 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: MODEL S

Defect summary

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. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Safety risk

Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V051000, filed by Tesla, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V838000Manufacturer no. SB-23-00-008

Electrical System › ADAS › Driver Monitoring › Software

Report received by NHTSA: December 12, 2023
Owner notification: February 10, 2024
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 2,031,220 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: MODEL S

Defect summary

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 version(s) that contains the recall remedy. In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature.

Safety risk

In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-008.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V838000, filed by Tesla, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V00B000Manufacturer no. SB-21-11-003

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch

Report received by NHTSA: December 21, 2021
Owner notification: February 18, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 130,441 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: MODEL S

Defect summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2014-2021 Model S vehicles. The front trunk latch assembly may be misaligned, preventing the secondary hood latch from engaging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 113, "Hood Latch System."

Safety risk

If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla Service will inspect and reposition the latch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 18, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-11-003.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V00B000, filed by Tesla, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V035000Manufacturer no. SB-21-21-001

Back Over Prevention › Software

Report received by NHTSA: January 29, 2021
Owner notification: March 29, 2021
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 134,951 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: MODEL S

Components: Back Over Prevention › Software; Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal; Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System

Defect summary

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 NAND flash memory device. When the 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device for the center display reaches lifetime wear, the eMMC controller will no longer be able to maintain the integrity of the filesystem, causing a failure in some of the center display functions.

Safety risk

The eMMC controller wear-out condition can cause the loss of the rearview camera display, defrost/defog control settings, and exterior turn signal lighting, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners should ensure their vehicles are operating firmware release 2020.48.48.12 or newer, which will alert owners if the eMMC is approaching lifetime wear. Tesla will notify owners, and will replace the VCM daughterboard with one containing an enhanced eMMC controller, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-21-001.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V035000, filed by Tesla, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V002000Manufacturer no. SB-19-20-001

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA: January 7, 2019
Owner notification: May 29, 2019
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 68,673 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Tesla Model S: January 1, 2014 – December 9, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: MODEL S

Defect summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2014-2016 Model S vehicles equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Safety risk

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will replace the passenger frontal air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2019. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-19-20-001.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V002000, filed by Tesla, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V204000Manufacturer no. SB-18-32-002

Steering › Electric Power Assist System

Report received by NHTSA: March 29, 2018
Owner notification: May 7, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 70,421 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Tesla Model S: May 31, 2012 – April 9, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: MODEL S

Defect summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Tesla Model S vehicles equipped with Bosch steering racks. The aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture causing a reduction or complete loss of power steering assist.

Safety risk

Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and add a corrosion-preventative sealer, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-18-32-002.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V204000, filed by Tesla, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V260000Manufacturer no. SB-17-33-002

Parking Brake

Report received by NHTSA: April 19, 2017
Owner notification: March 6, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 31,709 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Tesla Model S: July 12, 2012 – November 17, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: MODEL S

Defect summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electric parking brake calipers have an internal gear that may be improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the gear fracturing during parking brake application or release.

Safety risk

If the gear breaks during parking brake release, the vehicle will not be able to be moved. If the gear breaks during parking brake application, the parking brake may not adequately hold the vehicle, potentially resulting in the vehicle rolling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla will notify owners, and service centers will replace both the left and right electric parking brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2018. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-17-33-002.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V260000, filed by Tesla Motors, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V780000Manufacturer no. SB-15-20-002

Seat Belts › Front

Report received by NHTSA: November 23, 2015
Owner notification: December 14, 2015
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 59,415 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Tesla Model S: May 31, 2012 – November 12, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: MODEL S

Defect summary

Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Model S vehicles manufactured May 31, 2012, to November 12, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with driver or front passenger seat belts that may be improperly connected to the outboard lap pretensioner.

Safety risk

If the seat belt is not correctly attached to the pretensioner, it may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

Tesla will notify owners, and service centers will inspect the driver and front passenger seat belts, correcting their connection, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2015. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-15-20-002.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V780000, filed by Tesla Motors, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: May 29, 2024.