NHTSA recall 21V834000
Air Bags · Tesla, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021, 2023 Model 3 vehicles. The left and/or right side curtain air bag may have been improperly secured to the roof rail, which could result in a twisted air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "side impact protection" and 226, "ejection mitigation."
Why it matters: A twisted side curtain air bag may improperly deploy, increasing the risk of injury or occupant ejection during a crash.
The fix: Tesla service will inspect and realign the left and right side curtain air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2020 Tesla Model 3, 2021 Tesla Model 3, 2023 Tesla Model 3.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 21V834000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.