Electrical System:Horn (25V172000)
Publication date: 2025-03-19Reference number: 25V172000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION
Model(s): 2021 TESLA MODEL S
2021 TESLA MODEL X
2022 TESLA MODEL S
2022 TESLA MODEL X
2023 TESLA MODEL S
2023 TESLA MODEL X
2024 TESLA MODEL S
2024 TESLA MODEL X
2025 TESLA MODEL X
Campaign No: 25V172000
Number of Affected Vehicles: 91
Beginning Date of Manufacture: 1900 JAN
Ending Date of Manufacture: 1900 JAN
SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and 2021-2025 Model X vehicles. An air bag with the incorrect horn pad may have been installed, preventing the horn from sounding.
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT
An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a collision.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Tesla service will inspect and install an air bag with the correct horn pad as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 20, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-20-001.
NOTES
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.