# Recalls that may apply to the 2021 Tesla Model X A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups. ## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19 - [26V283000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V283000.md), 2026-05-04: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Tesla, Inc. \(Tesla\) is recalling certain 2017, 2021\-2023 Model 3, 2020\-2023 Model Y, 2021\-2023 Model S, and Model X vehicles operating software version 2026.8.6. The rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." Built 2021\-08\-18 to 2022\-08\-07. - [25V172000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V172000.md), 2025-03-19: AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN. 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 installed, preventing the horn from sounding. - [24V967000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V967000.md), 2024-12-23: 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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard \(FMVSS\) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 212, "Windshield Mounting." - [24V554000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V554000.md), 2024-07-24: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH. Tesla, Inc. \(Tesla\) is recalling certain 2021\-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020\-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened. - [24V376000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V376000.md), 2024-05-28: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES. 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." - [24V153000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V153000.md), 2024-02-27: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Tesla, Inc. \(Tesla\) is recalling certain 2013, 2018\-2021 Model S, 2020\-2021 Model X, 2018\-2022 Model 3, and 2020\-2022 Model Y vehicles. A factory reset muted the Pedestrian Warning System \(PWS\) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles." - [24V051000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V051000.md), 2024-01-30: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. 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." - [23V838000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V838000.md), 2023-12-12: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:SOFTWARE. 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. - [23V743000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V743000.md), 2023-11-03: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. Tesla, Inc. \(Tesla\) is recalling certain 2021\-2024 Model S and Model X vehicles. An incorrect air bag may have been installed when the steering yoke or round steering wheel was replaced with a different style of yoke or steering wheel. - [23V679000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V679000.md), 2023-10-11: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING:SWITCH/SENSOR/FLOAT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tesla, Inc. \(Tesla\) is recalling certain 2021\-2023 Model X vehicles. The vehicle controller may fail to detect low brake fluid and will not display a warning light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems." - [23V488000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V488000.md), 2023-07-14: SEAT BELTS:FRONT. Tesla, Inc. \(Tesla\) is recalling certain 2021\-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles. The front\-row seat belts may not be connected properly to the pretensioner anchors, which can cause the seat belts to detach. - [23V085000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V085000.md), 2023-02-15: STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING. Tesla, Inc. \(Tesla\) is recalling certain 2016\-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017\-2023 Model 3, and 2020\-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self\-Driving Beta \(FSD Beta\) software or pending installation. The FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through an intersection while in a turn\-only lane, entering a stop sign\-controlled intersection without coming to a complete stop, or proceeding into an intersection during a steady yellow traffic signal without due caution. In addition, the system may respond insufficiently to changes in posted speed limits or not adequately account for the driver's adjustment of the vehicle's speed to exceed posted speed limits. - [22V843000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V843000.md), 2022-11-15: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. Tesla, Inc. \(Tesla\) is recalling certain 2021\-2023 Model X vehicles. The restraint control module \(RCM\) calibration may cause the front passenger air bag to deploy incorrectly during certain low speed crashes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." - [22V818000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V818000.md), 2022-11-01: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. Tesla, Inc. \(Tesla\) is recalling certain 2017\-2021 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electronic power assist steering \(EPAS\) system may experience a loss of power steering assist when driving on rough roads or after hitting a pothole. - [22V702000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V702000.md), 2022-09-19: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS. Tesla, Inc. \(Tesla\) is recalling certain 2017\-2022 Model 3, 2020\-2022 Model Y, and 2021\-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power\-Operated Window Systems." - [22V296000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V296000.md), 2022-05-03: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO \(TOUCH\)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT; BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION. Tesla, Inc. \(Tesla\) is recalling certain 2021\-2022 Model S, Model X, and 2022 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating certain firmware releases. The infotainment central processing unit \(CPU\) may overheat during the preparation or process of fast\-charging, causing the CPU to lag or restart. - [22V235000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V235000.md), 2022-04-12: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT. Tesla, Inc. \(Tesla\) is recalling certain 2020\-2022 Model Y, Model X, Model S, and 2017\-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System \(PWS\) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles." - [22V233000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V233000.md), 2022-04-08: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN. Tesla, Inc. \(Tesla\) is recalling certain 2021\-2022 Model X vehicles. The left or right front\-row side curtain air bags may not deploy as intended when the windows are lowered. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation." - [22V063000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V063000.md), 2022-02-04: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Tesla, Inc. \(Tesla\) is recalling certain 2020\-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017\-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System \(PWS\) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles." - [22V050000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V050000.md), 2022-02-02: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:AIR HANDLER/CHAMBER, DUCTS, AND VALVES. Tesla, Inc. \(Tesla\) is recalling certain 2021\-2022 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020\-2022 Model Y vehicles. A software error may cause a valve in the heat pump to open unintentionally and trap the refrigerant inside the evaporator, resulting in decreased defrosting performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems." - [22V045000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V045000.md), 2022-02-01: SEAT BELTS:FRONT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Tesla, Inc. \(Tesla\) is recalling certain 2021\-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017\-2022 Model 3, and 2020\-2022 Model Y vehicles. The audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." - [22V037000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V037000.md), 2022-01-27: STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING. Tesla, Inc. \(Tesla\) is recalling certain 2016\-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017\-2022 Model 3, and 2020\-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self\-Driving \(Beta\) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all\-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop. - [21V868000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V868000.md), 2021-11-09: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:CUSHION; 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. - [21V846000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V846000.md), 2021-10-29: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:SOFTWARE; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING. Tesla, Inc. \(Tesla\) is recalling certain 2017\-2021 Model S, Model 3, Model X, and 2020\-2021 Model Y vehicles operating software version 2021.36.5.2. A communication error may cause false forward\-collision warning \(FCW\) or unexpected activation of the automatic emergency brake \(AEB\) system. ## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19 - [2024283](/recalls/tc/2024283.md), 2024-05-21: Lights And Instruments. Issue: A previous over\-the\-air \(OTA\) software update could cause the vehicle not to display the correct visual warning indicators when there are problems with the brake system or when the parking brake is applied. As a result, the BRAKE, PARK, and antilock brake system \(ABS\) visual indicators would display as text instead of symbols. Safety Risk: While there is a low risk to safety, Canadian regulations require visual warnings to use common symbols, instead of words, to avoid driver confusion. Corrective Actions: Tesla will notify affected owners by email. Tesla has released an over\-the\-air software update to fix this problem. There is no further action required if your vehicle has software release 2024.3.25, 2024.14.5, or a release later than 2024.14.5. - [2023657](/recalls/tc/2023657.md), 2023-12-12: Accessories. Issue: On vehicles equipped with the Autosteer advanced driver\-assistance feature, when using the feature, the vehicle may not provide strong enough warnings or monitor the driver closely enough to prevent misuse of the feature. Safety Risk: A driver that doesn't pay close attention while using the Autosteer feature or who doesn't react quickly when Autosteer is canceled could have an increased risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Tesla will notify owners by email and supply an over\-the\-air software update to improve driver monitoring and alerts while using the Autosteer feature. Tesla advises that you must always pay attention and be ready to take control of the vehicle at any time while using the Autosteer advanced driver\-assistance feature. - [2023595](/recalls/tc/2023595.md), 2023-11-03: Airbag. Issue: On a small number of vehicles, the wrong airbag may have been installed on the steering wheel after it was replaced from yoke steering to a round steering wheel, or vice versa. Safety Risk: An incorrect airbag could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: Tesla will notify owners by e\-mail and advise you to contact Tesla Service to arrange for an inspection and, if necessary, the replacement of the steering wheel airbag. - [2023546](/recalls/tc/2023546.md), 2023-10-11: Lights And Instruments. Issue: On certain vehicles, the low brake fluid warning lamp may not turn on if the brake fluid level gets too low. A low brake fluid level can cause reduced braking. Safety Risk: A driver that isn't aware of a low brake fluid level could experience reduced braking and an increased risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Tesla has released an over\-the\-air software update to fix this problem. There is no further action required if your vehicle has software release 2023.32.7 or a later release. Tesla will notify affected owners by email. - [2023063](/recalls/tc/2023063.md), 2023-02-14: Accessories. Issue: In certain traffic situations, when the FSD Beta advanced driver assistance feature is engaged, the vehicle may perform maneuvers that break certain traffic laws, if the driver doesn't intervene and take control. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with the FSD Beta feature. Safety Risk: Certain maneuvers performed by the FSD Beta advanced driver assistance feature may break traffic laws. This could increase the risk of a crash if the driver doesn't intervene. Corrective Actions: Tesla will notify owners by email and supply an over\-the\-air software update to improve how the FSD Beta feature maneuvers the vehicle in certain traffic situations. Tesla reminds that FSD Beta is only an advanced driver assistance feature, and the driver must pay attention and be ready to take control at all times when the feature is engaged. ## Check a VIN - [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) - [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng) Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. 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