Filed by Tesla, Inc. on March 19, 2025; 9 model-year listings affected.
Air bags · Electrical system: horn
NHTSA campaign 25V172000 · reported March 19, 2025 · Tesla, Inc. · 91 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and 2021-2025 Model X vehicles. An air bag with the incorrect horn pad may have been installed, preventing the horn from sounding.
- The risk
- An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Tesla service will inspect and install an air bag with the correct horn pad as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-20-001.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.