Side/window: curtainRecall 22V-233 · 2021–2022 Tesla Model X
Tesla, Inc. recall 22V-233 covers 7,289 2021–2022 Tesla Model X for a side/window: curtain problem, reported to NHTSA on April 8, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q1) shows 87% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V233000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model X vehicles. The left or right front-row side curtain air bags may not deploy as intended when the windows are lowered. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
The risk
Improper side curtain air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Tesla Service Centers will replace the left and right front-row side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-20-003.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
87%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.