TESLA 2012 TESLA MODEL S Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2012 TESLA MODEL S
Brand
TESLA
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2012
Tesla Motors, Inc. is recalling certain 2012 TESLA MODEL S vehicles due to air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module issues. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2012 Model S vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Tesla will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2017. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
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