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Recalls

Tesla
# of Recalls Component Affected
2021 Tesla Model 3 2 Service Brakes, Hydraulic More Details
2021 Tesla Model Y 6 Seat Belts, Service Brakes, Hydraulic More Details
2020 Tesla Model 3 4 Seat Belts, Service Brakes, Hydraulic More Details
2020 Tesla Model Y 9 Seat Belts, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Suspension, Exterior Lighting More Details
2019 Tesla Model 3 5 Seat Belts, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Equipment More Details
2018 Tesla Model 3 2 Seat Belts More Details
2018 Tesla Model S 3 Exterior Lighting, Visibility, Back Over Prevention More Details
2018 Tesla Model X 3 Exterior Lighting, Visibility, Back Over Prevention More Details
2017 Tesla Model S 3 Exterior Lighting, Visibility, Back Over Prevention More Details
2017 Tesla Model X 5 Exterior Lighting, Visibility, Back Over Prevention, Seats, Parking Brake More Details
2016 Tesla Model S 6 Exterior Lighting, Visibility, Back Over Prevention, Air Bags, Steering, Parking Brake More Details
2016 Tesla Model X 8 Exterior Lighting, Visibility, Back Over Prevention, Structure, Steering, Seats, Parking Brake More Details
2015 Tesla Model S 7 Exterior Lighting, Visibility, Back Over Prevention, Air Bags, Steering, Parking Brake, Seat Belts More Details
2014 Tesla Model S 7 Exterior Lighting, Visibility, Back Over Prevention, Air Bags, Steering, Parking Brake, Seat Belts More Details
2013 Tesla Model S 9 Exterior Lighting, Visibility, Back Over Prevention, Steering, Air Bags, Parking Brake, Seat Belts, Equipment, Seats More Details
2012 Tesla Model S 7 Exterior Lighting, Visibility, Back Over Prevention, Steering, Parking Brake, Air Bags, Seat Belts More Details
2010 Tesla Roadster 1 Electrical System More Details
2008 Tesla Roadster 1 Wheels More Details

Recalls

18 Articles
Jun 5, 2021 Recalls
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y recalls address seat belt issues

Certain vehicles built between 2018 and 2021 are covered by a pair of recalls

Reuters
Jun 2, 2021 Recalls
Tesla recalls nearly 6,000 cars over potentially loose brake caliper bolts

The campaign covers some Model 3 sedans and Model Y crossovers

Reuters
Feb 12, 2021 Recalls
Tesla must recall 12,300 Model X cars over parts that could fall off

Body molding on cars from 2015-16

Reuters
Feb 2, 2021 Recalls
Tesla recalls 134,951 U.S. vehicles following NHTSA pressure

The recall covers 2012-2018 Model S and 2016-2018 Model X vehicles

Reuters
Jan 22, 2021 Official
Tesla's infotainment upgrade gets 40% discount after NHTSA recall order

It's now a $1,500 option

Ronan Glon
Jan 14, 2021 Recalls
NHTSA asks Tesla to recall 159,000 cars over touchscreen failure

Officials expect the failure rate will reach 100%

Ronan Glon
Nov 25, 2020 Recalls
Tesla issues two recalls covering 9,500 U.S. vehicles

The recalls cover the 2016 Model X and 2020 Model Y

Tesla Inc is issuing two recalls covering about 9,500 vehicles for roof trim that may separate and bolts that may not have been properly tightened. The larger recall covers 9,136 Model X cars from the 2016 model year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2020/RCLRPT-20V710-9316.PDF on Wednesday. NHTSA said the front and spine cosmetic roof trim may have been adhered without first using primer, and one or both pieces of trim may separa

Reuters
Nov 11, 2020 ETC
Tesla to fix Model S, Model X touchscreens that go blank

Calls it a warranty adjustment program, not a recall

Joe Lorio
Feb 13, 2020 Recalls
Tesla recalls 15,000 Model X SUVs for power steering issue

The recall applies to 2016 model year X vehicles

Tesla Inc is recalling 15,000 Model X SUVs because of a potential issue that can lead to a loss of power steering assist that could make steering harder and increase the risk of a crash. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Transport Canada said aluminum bolts that attach the electric power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and break causing a reduction or complete loss of power steering assist. The recall applies to 2016 model year X

Reuters
Mar 30, 2018 Official
Tesla voluntarily recalls early Model S cars over power steering bolts

Says no accidents or injuries associated with the issue

Tesla Inc said on Thursday it was voluntarily recalling Model S sedans built before April 2016 in order to replace bolts in the power steering component.

Reuters
Apr 21, 2017 Recalls
Tesla recalling 53,000 vehicles for parking brake issue

Model S and Model X are affected.

The issue stems from a third-party supplier, Brembo.

John Beltz Snyder
Dec 13, 2016 Recalls
New Tesla, McLaren, and Ferrari models added to Takata recall list

These are late-model cars that have been built since the recall started.

The recall also expands to cover Ferrari's entire lineup.

Reese Counts
Dec 7, 2016 Official
Tesla recalls 2,000 NEMA 14-30 charging adapters

The cause? Overheating.

Replacements are coming.

Sebastian Blanco
Sep 1, 2016 Green
Recharge Wrap-up: Qiantu K50 roadster EV in US, SolarCity undervalued before Tesla purchase

Nissan gifts young environmentalist with Nissan Leaf; VW recalls CNG cars in EU.

Nissan gives viral video subject a Nissan Leaf. Lazard made a mistake when it calculated Solarcity's value. VW is recalling 30,000 CNG cars. Qiantu plans to sell the K50 in the US.

John Beltz Snyder
Jul 26, 2016 Report
NTSB preliminary report: Tesla was speeding, Autopilot engaged

Model S was going 74 mph in a 65 mph zone.

Joel Patel
Jul 12, 2016 Green
Recharge Wrap-up: Tesla projection mapping video, Ford Focus Electric recall

XL Hybrids gets CARB voucher approval; Future Mobility to sell EVs by 2020.

Mindconsole video features the Tesla Model S. CARB approves vouchers for XL Hybrids conversions. Future Mobility has big EV sales plans. Ford recalls the Focus Electric.

John Beltz Snyder
Jul 1, 2016
Feds investigate Tesla Autopilot fatality

NHTSA is investigating the Tesla Model S and its Autopilot feature after a fatality in May.

Greg Migliore
May 9, 2016 Recalls
Recharge Wrap-up: Tesla rainbow charging port, dandelion tires

Ford employs SCR in EU diesels; Total buys Saft.

Tesla owner discovers charging port trick. Ford uses cleaner diesel technology in Europe. Continental explores dandelion rubber tires. Total buys battery maker Saft.

John Beltz Snyder
Dec 22, 2015 Recalls
The 5 Weirdest Recalls of 2015

It was a year of weird recalls and tiny repair campaigns. Now that it's nearly over, let’s look back at five of the most bizarre recalls of 2015.

Chris Bruce
Nov 29, 2015 Video
Some of Tesla's Model S recall checks are pretty lo-fi

A Tesla owner demonstrates the lo-fi check for the potential front seat belt pretensioner issue in the Model S.

Jonathon Ramsey