Model S

All recall notices.

1. Update Vehicle Firmware To Restore Post-Crash eCall Functionality

   R/2025/075 · 7 Mar 2025

   7 Mar 2025

   Defect

   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

2. MISALIGNMENT OF THE HOOD LATCH MAY PREVENT LATCHING OF THE SECONDARY LATCH

   R/2022/009 · 18 Feb 2022

   18 Feb 2022

   Defect

   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

3. WHEN THE eMMC REACHES ACCUMULATED LIFETIME WEAR THE CUSTOMER MAY EXPERIENCE A BLANK CENTRE DISPLAY

   R/2021/031 · 1 Feb 2021

   1 Feb 2021

   Defect

   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

4. THE PROPELLANT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MAY DEGRADE OVER TIME

   R/2019/006 · 11 Jan 2019

   11 Jan 2019

   Defect

   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

5. LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE

   R/2018/093 · 30 Mar 2018

   30 Mar 2018

   Defect

   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

6. PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED

   R/2018/057 · 31 Jan 2018

   31 Jan 2018

   Defect

   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

7. PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT RELEASE CORRECTLY

   R/2017/182 · 19 Apr 2017

   19 Apr 2017

   Defect

   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

8. SEATBELT MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY

   R/2015/233 · 20 Nov 2015

   20 Nov 2015

   Defect

   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