2016 TESLA MODEL S Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2016 Tesla Model S has 7 recalls, the most serious being a passenger-side airbag inflator that can explode and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death. A separate recall covers the front hood latch, which can be misaligned so the secondary latch fails to engage; if the primary latch is then released, the hood can fly open and block the driver's view. On the mechanical side, the electric parking brake contains an internal gear that can fracture during use, potentially leaving the vehicle immovable. The power steering system on certain vehicles uses aluminum bolts that can corrode and break, causing a sudden increase in steering effort, particularly at low speeds. A display-related recall affects vehicles with a specific processor and memory chip in the center screen: as the memory wears out, the rearview camera image, defrost and defog controls, and exterior turn signals can stop working. Two lower-severity recalls round out the list: warning light text for the brake, park, and ABS indicators can appear too small to read clearly, and the seatbelt reminder chime and light may fail to activate when the driver is unbelted.