Safety Recall NHTSA · 22V233000 Reported April 8, 2022

Side air bags may deploy improperly/fmvss 226

Q: What is recall 22V233000?

NHTSA recall 22V233000 was issued by Tesla, Inc. on April 8, 2022. It addresses: Side air bags may deploy improperly/fmvss 226. The recall affects approximately 7,289 vehicles , with the defect involving the Air Bags component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Tesla, Inc. · Air Bags · 7,289 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

22V233000

Manufacturer Campaign

SB-22-20-003

Manufacturer

Tesla, Inc.

Component

Air Bags

Vehicles Affected

7,289

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 8, 2022

Completion Rate

91.19

Defect Summary

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."

Safety Consequence

Improper side curtain air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action

Tesla service centers will replace the left and right front-row side curtain air bags, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed july 16, 2022. owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. tesla's number for this recall is sb-22-20-003.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Tesla, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 22V233000 or campaign SB-22-20-003.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 22V233000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 22V233000?

NHTSA recall 22V233000 was issued by Tesla, Inc. on April 8, 2022. It addresses: Side air bags may deploy improperly/fmvss 226. The recall affects approximately 7,289 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Tesla, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 22V233000 or the manufacturer campaign number SB-22-20-003. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.