NHTSA recall 23V862000
Doors Can Be Unlocked During a Crash/FMVSS 214
- Vehicles affected
- 120,423
- Completion rate
- 99.38%
- Remedy
- Over the air
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model S and X vehicles. The cabin doors can be unlocked during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Issue
An unlocked door may unlatch and open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Consequence Summary
An unlocked door may unlatch and open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-009.
Related Recalls
Internal ID: 23V862000 · Updated October 2, 2026
