Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V868000 Reported November 9, 2021

Driver's air bag cushion may tear

Q: What is recall 21V868000?

NHTSA recall 21V868000 was issued by Tesla, Inc. on November 9, 2021. It addresses: Driver's air bag cushion may tear. The recall affects approximately 7,600 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Tesla, Inc. · N/A · 7,600 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

21V868000

Manufacturer Campaign

SB-21-20-007

Manufacturer

Tesla, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

7,600

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

November 9, 2021

Completion Rate

93.58

Defect Summary

Tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain 2021 model x and model s vehicles. the driver's air bag cushion may tear during deployment.

Safety Consequence

A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Tesla service will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed january 7, 2022. owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. tesla's number for this recall is sb-21-20-007.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Tesla, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 21V868000 or campaign SB-21-20-007.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 21V868000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 21V868000?

NHTSA recall 21V868000 was issued by Tesla, Inc. on November 9, 2021. It addresses: Driver's air bag cushion may tear. The recall affects approximately 7,600 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Tesla, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V868000 or the manufacturer campaign number SB-21-20-007. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.