NHTSA (USA)High Risk
2021–2022 TESLA MODEL XNHTSA Campaign #22V233000
The official notice
Defect
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 Risk
Improper side curtain air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
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.
7,289 vehicles affectedMfr ref: SB-22-20-003Updated June 10, 2026