Tesla
Model S
8 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.
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Update Vehicle Firmware To Restore Post-Crash eCall Functionality
R/2025/075 · 7 Mar 2025
7 Mar 2025Defect
On affected vehicles the eCall audio system will not operate in compliance with Regulations when the front passenger seat is occupied. As a result communications between the occupants of the vehicle and an eCall public safety answer point are unavailable post-crash.
Remedy
Install modified software via an Over the Air (OTA) wireless update.
Build window
Built 7 Oct 2022 – 5 Apr 2024
~67 vehicles affected
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MISALIGNMENT OF THE HOOD LATCH MAY PREVENT LATCHING OF THE SECONDARY LATCH
R/2022/009 · 18 Feb 2022
18 Feb 2022Defect
Misalignment of the hood latch may prevent latching of the secondary latch.
Remedy
Inspect the secondary hood latch on affected vehicles. If the hood is not properly retained by the secondary latch the latch mechanism will be reassembled and repositioned to assure proper alignment.
Build window
Built 16 Sep 2014 – 23 Dec 2020
~8,351 vehicles affected
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WHEN THE eMMC REACHES ACCUMULATED LIFETIME WEAR THE CUSTOMER MAY EXPERIENCE A BLANK CENTRE DISPLAY
R/2021/031 · 1 Feb 2021
1 Feb 2021Defect
When the eMMC reaches accumulated lifetime wear the customer may experience a blank centre display.
Remedy
Ensure current software is installed and upgrade the VCM daughterboard to a 64GB Micron eMMC.
Build window
Built 31 May 2012 – 3 Mar 2018
~9,475 vehicles affected
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THE PROPELLANT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MAY DEGRADE OVER TIME
R/2019/006 · 11 Jan 2019
11 Jan 2019Defect
The front passenger airbag inflator could rupture in the event the airbag is deployed.
Remedy
Replace the front passenger air bag on affected vehicles.
Build window
Built 6 Mar 2014 – 7 Dec 2016
~4,973 vehicles affected
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LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE
R/2018/093 · 30 Mar 2018
30 Mar 2018Defect
Potential failure of steering gear motor bolts when exposed to long term high corrosive environment. This can lead to loss of power assistance to the steering which would result in additional effort from the driver to steer the vehicle.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the aluminium bolts with stainless steel bolts. Where necessary the steering rack will be replaced.
Build window
Built 31 May 2012 – 9 Apr 2016
~3,243 vehicles affected
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PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED
R/2018/057 · 31 Jan 2018
31 Jan 2018Defect
The propellant in the front passenger airbag inflator might degrade over time which could cause the inflator body torture in the event the airbag is deployed. This could cause injury to occupants.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the passenger airbag.
Build window
Built 1 Jan 2013 – 31 Dec 2013
~3 vehicles affected
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PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT RELEASE CORRECTLY
R/2017/182 · 19 Apr 2017
19 Apr 2017Defect
An improperly manufactured internal caliper gear may fail. This may cause the EPB not to release and in some circumstances not to apply. An EPB warning light and message should appear.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the brake caliper.
Build window
Built 22 Feb 2016 – 10 Jul 2016
~1,466 vehicles affected
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SEATBELT MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY
R/2015/233 · 20 Nov 2015
20 Nov 2015Defect
The driver and/or front passenger seatbelt could be improperly connected to the outboard lap pretensioner. The connection is secured by means of a bolt that fastens the steel anchor plate on the end of the seat belt to a steel anchor plate on the end of the pretensioner cable. If a collision occurs and the aforementioned condition exists there is an elevated risk of additional injury to the occupant of the seat.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected for inspection of the seatbelt connection to the pretensioner and the anchor plates. If the condition is evident the seatbelt/s will be reassembled to ensure proper connection.
Build window
Built 1 Feb 2014 – 19 Nov 2015
~2,518 vehicles affected
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Last indexed: 2026-04-26.
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