2021 TESLA MODEL S Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2021 Tesla Model S has 17 recalls, the most serious being a hood latch that can fail to stay closed or go undetected as open, allowing the hood to fly up and block the driver's view while driving. Several recalls involve airbags and restraints. The side curtain airbag inflators may be assembled incorrectly and deploy late or improperly in a crash. The driver's airbag cushion can tear during deployment, and a separate recall covers vehicles where a replacement steering wheel or yoke was fitted with the wrong airbag, which may not deploy correctly. Front seat belts on certain vehicles may not be properly attached to their pretensioner anchors and can detach in a crash. On the software and electronics side, a communication error can trigger a false forward-collision warning or cause the automatic emergency braking system to activate unexpectedly, stopping the car without warning. During fast charging, the infotainment processor can overheat, causing the center screen to go blank or restart and cutting off the rearview camera, defroster controls, and gear selection display. A separate software fault can cause a heat pump valve to trap refrigerant and reduce defrost performance, limiting visibility in cold weather. A software issue may also prevent doors from staying latched in a side impact. The electric power steering system can lose its assist after hitting a rough road or pothole, requiring noticeably more steering effort. Three lower-severity recalls round out the list: brake and ABS warning lights display in an undersized font that can be hard to read, certain side mirrors have incorrect glass curvature or lack