Austin, TX – January 17, 2024 – Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is recalling 120,423 electric vehicles because their doors may inadvertently open if there is an accident. This augments the risk of injury for the occupants.
The following vehicles are affected by this recall:
- 2021 – 2023 Tesla Model S
- 2021 – 2023 Tesla Model X
Recall summary
All listed vehicles have an electronically controlled latching mechanism that keeps the door in a closed position. Due to a software error, the latch may release and open the doors during a crash.
Recall risks
The doors that open on their own in a crash reduce the level of protection for the occupants, upping the risk of an injury.
Other Tesla recalls
In December, Tesla recalled around 40% of cars it had ever sold due to autopilot issues.
The U.S. government auto safety regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is also evaluating whether the manufacturer needs to add an allegedly missing safety feature to prevent unintended acceleration while parking.
The repair
Tesla has already released a free over-the-air (OTA) software update to address the issue.
Owners should receive letters with more information by February 17, 2024.
Is your vehicle a part of this recall?
This Tesla open door recall affects more than 100,000 electric vehicles. To do a Tesla recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.
