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Tesla Model X recalls

DVSA has published 8 safety recalls that name the Tesla Model X since 2017, 5 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 13,017 UK vehicles of this model.

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All Tesla Model X recalls, newest first

  1. MODEL 3, MODEL X, MODEL Y · loss of rearview camera display recall

    28 Mar 2025 · R/2025/049

    On a small percentage of affected vehicles upon vehicle power up the car computer board may experience a short resulting in the loss of rear view camera functionality .

    Fix: Over the air software update or Car Computer replacement if necessary.

    1 vehicle · built 11 Jun 2024 to 11 Jun 2024

  2. MODEL S, MODEL X · update vehicle firmware to restore post-crash ecall functionality

    7 Mar 2025 · R/2025/075

    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.

    57 vehicles · built 27 Feb 2023 to 11 Jul 2024

  3. MODEL X · a first-row seat belt was disconnected from its pretensioner anchor as part of a necessary step to perform a repair during a service visit. after the repair was completed on certain affected vehicles the first-row seat belt may not have been reconnected to its pretensioner anchor to specification.

    15 Dec 2023 · R/2023/350

    A first-row seat belt was disconnected from its pretensioner anchor as part of a necessary step to perform a repair during a service visit. After the repair was completed on certain affected vehicles the first-row seat belt may not have been reconnected to its pretensioner anchor to specification.

    Fix: Inspect and re-install.

    3 vehicles · built 22 Mar 2023 to 28 Mar 2023

  4. MODEL X · on certain my 2021-2023 model x vehicles the vehicle controller that detects the sensor voltage that indicates brake fluid level may not have a sufficient threshold range at low fluid levels. a vehicle controller that does not correctly indicate low brake fluid levels to the customer

    15 Dec 2023 · R/2023/351

    On certain MY 2021-2023 Model X vehicles the vehicle controller that detects the sensor voltage that indicates brake fluid level may not have a sufficient threshold range at low fluid levels. A vehicle controller that does not correctly indicate low brake fluid levels to the customer

    Fix: Owners of affected vehicles only need to install OTA (over the air) software release 2023.32.7 or a later software release No service visit is necessary

    100 vehicles · built 11 Feb 2021 to 27 Sep 2023

  5. MODEL S, MODEL X · when the emmc reaches accumulated lifetime wear the customer may experience a blank centre display

    1 Feb 2021 · R/2021/031

    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 15 Sep 2015 to 3 Mar 2018

  6. MODEL X · seat may not correctly latch

    12 Oct 2017 · R/2017/284

    The left-side fold-flat second row seat may have a misadjusted cable that controls the recliner mechanisms. Incorrect adjustment may prevent one of the recliners from fully latching.

    Fix: On affected vehicles check cable and adjust if necessary.

    414 vehicles · built 28 Oct 2016 to 1 Sep 2017

  7. MODEL X · passenger airbag will not deploy

    8 Jun 2017 · R/2017/191

    Due to a firmware error the vehicle's restraint control module will not recognise the passenger seat is occupied. In the event of an accident the passenger airbag will not deploy

    Fix: On affected vehicles the updated software will be downloaded to the vehicle. However the installation of the software will immobilise the vehicle and the vehicle keepr should install when the vehicle is suitably parked up. .

    1,501 vehicles

  8. MODEL S, MODEL X · parking brake may not release correctly

    19 Apr 2017 · R/2017/182

    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 7 Oct 2016

Other Tesla models

Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.