Tesla Model S recalls

On affected vehicles the eCall audio system will not operate in compliance with Regulations when the front passenger seat is occupied. As a result communications between the occupants of the vehicle and an eCall public safety answer point are unavailable post-crash.

Fix: Install modified software via an Over the Air (OTA) wireless update.

67 vehicles · built 7 Oct 2022 to 5 Apr 2024

Misalignment of the hood latch may prevent latching of the secondary latch.

Fix: Inspect the secondary hood latch on affected vehicles. If the hood is not properly retained by the secondary latch the latch mechanism will be reassembled and repositioned to assure proper alignment.

8,351 vehicles · built 16 Sep 2014 to 23 Dec 2020

When the eMMC reaches accumulated lifetime wear the customer may experience a blank centre display.

Fix: Ensure current software is installed and upgrade the VCM daughterboard to a 64GB Micron eMMC.

9,475 vehicles · built 31 May 2012 to 3 Mar 2018

The front passenger airbag inflator could rupture in the event the airbag is deployed.

Fix: Replace the front passenger air bag on affected vehicles.

4,973 vehicles · built 6 Mar 2014 to 7 Dec 2016

Potential failure of steering gear motor bolts when exposed to long term high corrosive environment. This can lead to loss of power assistance to the steering which would result in additional effort from the driver to steer the vehicle.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the aluminium bolts with stainless steel bolts. Where necessary the steering rack will be replaced.

3,243 vehicles · built 31 May 2012 to 9 Apr 2016

The propellant in the front passenger airbag inflator might degrade over time which could cause the inflator body torture in the event the airbag is deployed. This could cause injury to occupants.

Fix: On affected vehicles replace the passenger airbag.

3 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2013 to 31 Dec 2013

An improperly manufactured internal caliper gear may fail. This may cause the EPB not to release and in some circumstances not to apply. An EPB warning light and message should appear.

Fix: On affected vehicles replace the brake caliper.

1,466 vehicles · built 22 Feb 2016 to 10 Jul 2016

The driver and/or front passenger seatbelt could be improperly connected to the outboard lap pretensioner. The connection is secured by means of a bolt that fastens the steel anchor plate on the end of the seat belt to a steel anchor plate on the end of the pretensioner cable. If a collision occurs and the aforementioned condition exists there is an elevated risk of additional injury to the occupant of the seat.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected for inspection of the seatbelt connection to the pretensioner and the anchor plates. If the condition is evident the seatbelt/s will be reassembled to ensure proper connection.

2,518 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2014 to 19 Nov 2015