This page covers 2 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2025 Tesla Model S.
124 MPGe combined
Large Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2025 Tesla Model S has 2 recalls, the most serious being a driver's airbag that can tear during deployment and fail to properly cushion the occupant in a crash, raising the risk of injury.
There is also a visibility concern: a short in the rearview camera's circuit board can cause the camera image to go black, leaving the driver without a rear view when backing up.
At a glance
What can fail
A computer circuit board in the rearview camera system may short circuit, causing the rearview camera image to disappear from the display.
What the fix does
Tesla will release a software update and replace affected circuit boards at no cost. An owner notification letter was mailed March 7, 2025.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The driver's air bag may tear when it deploys during a crash, reducing its ability to protect the driver.
What the fix does
Tesla service will replace the driver's air bag assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
