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Tesla Model S 2021 Air Bags Problems

5 distinct owners reported a air bags problem on the 2021 Tesla Model S - 3% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage5 complaints

5 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

21V868000Reported November 9, 2021 - 7,600 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on November 9, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 7,600 vehicles across all affected models.

22V104000Reported February 23, 2022 - 9 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 23, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 9 vehicles across all affected models.

24V967000Reported December 23, 2024 - 487 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on December 23, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 487 vehicles across all affected models.

25V172000Reported March 19, 2025 - 91 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 19, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 91 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems78Unknown Or Other45Steering29Electrical System25Brakes16Suspension16
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.