TESLA 2023 TESLA MODEL 3 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2023 TESLA MODEL 3
Brand
TESLA
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2023
Tesla, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 TESLA MODEL 3 vehicles due to air bags:side/window:curtain issues. A twisted side curtain air bag may improperly deploy, increasing the risk of injury or occupant ejection during a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A twisted side curtain air bag may improperly deploy, increasing the risk of injury or occupant ejection during a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-006.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026