Air bag/restraint control module: softwareRecall 22V-843 · 2021–2023 Tesla Model X
Tesla, Inc. recall 22V-843 covers 29,348 2021–2023 Tesla Model X for a air bag/restraint control module: software problem, reported to NHTSA on November 15, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q4) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V843000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model X vehicles. The restraint control module (RCM) calibration may cause the front passenger air bag to deploy incorrectly during certain low speed crashes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk
A passenger air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update to recalibrate the RCM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-015.
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
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.