Safety Recall NHTSA · 23V743000 Reported November 3, 2023

Incorrect front driver air bag

Q: What is recall 23V743000?

NHTSA recall 23V743000 was issued by Tesla, Inc. on November 3, 2023. It addresses: Incorrect front driver air bag. The recall affects approximately 194 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 · 194 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

23V743000

Manufacturer Campaign

SB-23-20-005

Manufacturer

Tesla, Inc.

Component

Air Bags

Vehicles Affected

194

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

November 3, 2023

Completion Rate

75.77

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

An air bag that is not designed to function with the replacement steering yoke or wheel may deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action

Tesla service will inspect and replace the driver air bag as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed january 2, 2024. owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. tesla's number for this recall is sb-23-20-005.

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 23V743000 or campaign SB-23-20-005.
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 23V743000

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

What is recall 23V743000?

NHTSA recall 23V743000 was issued by Tesla, Inc. on November 3, 2023. It addresses: Incorrect front driver air bag. The recall affects approximately 194 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 23V743000 or the manufacturer campaign number SB-23-20-005. 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.