2025 Tesla Model S recalls

2 safety recalls, 6 owner complaints. Official NHTSA data.

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2Recalls
6Complaints
0Crashes & fires reported
N/ANHTSA overall rating

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2025 Tesla Model S recall list

Back Over Prevention recall

25V-002
January 7, 2025 · Tesla, Inc.
Problem
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Safety risk
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-001.

Air Bags recall

24V-967
December 24, 2024 · Tesla, Inc.
Problem
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Model S and Model X vehicles. The driver's air bag could tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Safety risk
A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Tesla service will replace the air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-20-001.

2025 Tesla Model S owner complaints

6 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Power Train2
Suspension2
Steering1
Wheels1
Visibility/Wiper1

Recent complaints

February 17, 2026Power Train

The power train of my 2025 Tesla Model S failed. As a result, the car had several systems alert on my console that they were "unavailable" or "degraded", and in addition to the alerts I experienced their loss or degradation in real time. This included braking, steering, stability control, and traction control. Normally you don't have to hold the brake pedal down at a stop light on this electric vehicle, but when the failure occurred my car was rolling backwards at the stop light and so I had to hold down the brake. Also, steering was noticeably degraded and not stable. The car was also exhibiting behavior similar to a stuck accelerator whereby even with my foot off the accelerator the car wo

February 17, 2026Power Train

The power train of my 2025 Model S failed similar to failure of 7-6-25 which I previously reported to NHTSA (complaint #11718413) and Tesla. Upon getting into my car on 2-7-26 and putting it in reverse, several alert messages displayed including "stability control disabled, traction control disabled, and emergency braking unavailable". I drove 1/4 mile to a safe area to call Tesla roadside assist, since my steering was noticeably degraded in real time and the car was not safe to drive. The car was towed to the nearest Tesla service center. Tesla made statements on their service report attached here, that this is a "known characteristic of the vehicle" and that if it happens again I should, "

January 26, 2026Steering

The turning signal button on the steering wheel doesn't respond intermittently. It's a safety hazard to not engage a turning signal when making a turn.

December 13, 2025SuspensionWheels

I experienced excessive rear tire wear on both rear tires inner side The tire ended up blowing out on the rear passenger tire

September 26, 2025Suspension

TIRES WEAR EXCESSIVLY DUE TO INCORECT FACTORY AND NON-ADJUSTABLE CAMBER SETTINGS CAUSING EXTREME SAFTEY CONCERNS/BLOWOUTS, WHICH ARE NOT VISIBLE WITHOUT REMOVAL OF TIRE OR LIFTING OF VEHICLE BY AVERAGE MOTORIST. MY VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THIS WITHIN FIRST 10,000 MILES ON NEW CAR WITH NEW TIRES. FOURTUNEATLY A FLAT LED TO FURTHER INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT BEFORE INCCURING TRAGIC OR ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES.

2025 Tesla Model S crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2025 Tesla Model S (All Variants) 5 HB AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2025 Tesla Model S: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 5.7%.

2025 Tesla Model S recall FAQ

Does the 2025 Tesla Model S have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2025 Tesla Model S. The most recent, filed January 7, 2025, concerns the back over prevention.

What are the most common 2025 Tesla Model S problems?

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is power train (2 reports), followed by suspension.

Is the 2025 Tesla Model S safe?

NHTSA has not published an overall crash test rating for the 2025 Tesla Model S.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2025 Tesla Model S?

Contact any authorized Tesla dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.