RECALL · Tesla

Incorrectly fitted curtain airbag that may not deploy properly (Model 3 of late 2020, recall SB-21-20-006)

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A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.

Engine / equipment: Side curtain airbags: Tesla Model 3
Period mentioned: 2020 (built from 20/9/2020 to 30/12/2020; only the VINs in the recall)
Symptoms: There is no warning before a crash.
Possible cause described: According to the EU alert A12/01807/21 (Safety Gate), an incorrectly fitted side curtain airbag may not deploy properly in a crash, increasing the risk of occupants being ejected or injured. The UK DVSA (R/2022/007) says the left and right curtain airbags are checked for alignment and orientation and re-aligned if needed.
Check for the garage: Ask Tesla service, with the VIN, whether the recall is outstanding.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

Safety Gate (alert A12/01807/21): Tesla Model 3, incorrectly fitted curtain airbag DVSA R/2022/007 / SB-21-20-006: Tesla Model 3, curtain airbags

Frequently asked questions

Is it free?

Manufacturer recall campaigns are normally carried out free of charge at the brand's official service. Ask the dealer whether your car is affected: it depends on the chassis number (VIN), the market and the production date.

How is it checked?

Ask Tesla service, with the VIN, whether the recall is outstanding.

What are the symptoms?

There is no warning before a crash.

Which cars and years does it affect?

Brands: Tesla
Engine / equipment: Side curtain airbags: Tesla Model 3
Period mentioned: 2020 (built from 20/9/2020 to 30/12/2020; only the VINs in the recall)

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