Tesla Model S — Visual System
High risk
May 5, 2026
Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023
On certain vehicles, a software problem could delay the rearview camera image from displaying when the transmission is shifted into reverse shortly after the vehicle is started. Ca
Also affects: Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model X, Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model S — Visual System
High risk
Jan 7, 2025
Model years: 2024, 2025
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the computer circuit board to short circuit. If this happens, the rearview camera image may not display. Canadian regulations re
Also affects: Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model X, Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model S — Airbag
High risk
Dec 23, 2024
Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024
Issue: On certain vehicles, the driver-front airbag may have been damaged during assembly. As a result, the airbag may not inflate properly in a crash. Safety Risk: An airbag that
Also affects: Tesla Model X
Tesla Model S — Electrical
High risk
Jul 25, 2024
Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Issue: On certain vehicles, the hood latch assembly could fail and cause the unlatched hood warning not to display on the instrument panel. As a result, you may not be aware that t
Also affects: Tesla Model Y, Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model X
Tesla Model S — Seats And Restraints
High risk
May 28, 2024
Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
On certain vehicles, the seat belt reminder chime and visual warning may not work when you start the vehicle and your seat belt is not buckled. Canadian regulations require both a
Also affects: Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model X, Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model S — Lights And Instruments
High risk
May 21, 2024
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Issue: A previous over-the-air (OTA) software update could cause the vehicle not to display the correct visual warning indicators when there are problems with the brake system or w
Also affects: Tesla Model X, Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model S — Other
High risk
Feb 27, 2024
Model years: 2020, 2021
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the pedestrian warning system not to work. As a result, the vehicle may not produce enough sound to be detected by other road us
Also affects: Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model S — Structure
High risk
Dec 19, 2023
Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the doors not to stay latched in a crash. As a result, the vehicles may not meet certain side impact protection requirements of
Also affects: Tesla Model X
Tesla Model S — Accessories
High risk
Dec 12, 2023
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
On vehicles equipped with the Autosteer advanced driver-assistance feature, when using the feature, the vehicle may not provide strong enough warnings or monitor the driver closely
Also affects: Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model X, Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model S — Airbag
High risk
Nov 3, 2023
Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023
Issue: On a small number of vehicles, the wrong airbag may have been installed on the steering wheel after it was replaced from yoke steering to a round steering wheel, or vice ver
Also affects: Tesla Model X
Tesla Model S — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jul 14, 2023
Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023
Issue: On certain vehicles, the front seat belts may not have been reconnected to their anchors correctly during a repair. As a result, the seat belt could detach in a crash. Safet
Also affects: Tesla Model X
Tesla Model S — Accessories
High risk
Feb 14, 2023
Model years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Issue: In certain traffic situations, when the FSD Beta advanced driver assistance feature is engaged, the vehicle may perform maneuvers that break certain traffic laws, if the dri
Also affects: Tesla Model X, Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model S — Visual System
High risk
Sep 20, 2022
Model years: 2021, 2022
The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. This could cause the window to close with too much force before it stops and retracts.
Also affects: Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model X, Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model S — Electrical
High risk
May 3, 2022
Model years: 2021, 2022
On certain vehicles, during fast-charging or preparation for fast-charging, the infotainment central processing unit (CPU) may overheat. This could cause the CPU to be slow or to r
Also affects: Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model X, Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model S — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Feb 1, 2022
Model years: 2021, 2022
Under certain conditions, the seat belt reminder chime may not sound when you start the vehicle and your seat belt is not buckled. Canadian regulations require both a seat belt rem
Also affects: Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model X, Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model S — Structure
High risk
Dec 21, 2021
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Issue: On certain vehicles, the front trunk (frunk) hood latch may not be positioned properly. As a result, the secondary latch may not hold the hood closed. This could cause the h
Tesla Model S — Airbag
High risk
Nov 10, 2021
Model years: 2021
Issue: On certain vehicles, the driver-front airbag may catch the steering wheel cover when it inflates. If this happens, the airbag could tear and may not inflate properly. Safety
Tesla Model S — Electrical
High risk
Jan 29, 2021
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
On certain vehicles, the internal memory for the media control unit (MCU) could run out of storage capacity over time. If this happens, the center display can turn off while drivin
Also affects: Tesla Model X
Tesla Model S — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Oct 20, 2020
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
On certain vehicles, when switching the distance display setting from kilometers to miles, the speedometer displays the vehicle speed in miles per hour (mph) only. Canadian regulat
Also affects: Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model X, Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model S — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Sep 15, 2020
Model years: 2019, 2020
Certain vehicles do not have the correct warning indicator to show when the passenger airbag is turned off. Recent changes to Canadian regulations require all companies to use a sy
Also affects: Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model X, Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model S — Airbag
High risk
Jan 7, 2019
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016
Issue: On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in
Tesla Model S — Steering
High risk
Mar 29, 2018
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
On certain vehicles, the bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture. This could allow the power steering gear assist motor
Tesla Model S — Airbag
High risk
Jan 9, 2018
Model years: 2013
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the
Tesla Model S — Brakes
High risk
Apr 20, 2017
Model years: 2016
On certain vehicles, the Brembo electric parking brake calipers could contain an improperly manufactured internal gear that could break under load. If the gear broke, the parking b
Also affects: Tesla Model X
Tesla Model S — Electrical
High risk
Dec 8, 2016
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
*** This notice is provided for information purposes only as the subject equipment is not regulated under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act *** The NEMA 14-30, NEMA 10-30 and NEMA 6-50
Also affects: Tesla Nema 10-30 Electrical Adapter, Tesla Nema 14-30 Electrical Adapter, Tesla Nema 6-50 Electrical Adapter
Tesla Model S — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Nov 19, 2015
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
On certain vehicles, the driver and front passenger seatbelt anchor plate may not have been properly bolted to the pretensioner anchor plate during assembly. In the event of a cras
Tesla Model S — Electrical
High risk
Jan 21, 2014
Model years: 2013, 2014
*** This notice is provided for information purposes only as the subject equipment is not regulated under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act *** The NEMA 14-50 electrical adapter, suppli
Tesla Model S — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jun 13, 2013
Model years: 2013
On certain vehicles, due to imprecise adjustment during assembly, the support for the left-side rear seat back latch striker may be improperly fastened to the vehicle structure and
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