NHTSAGeneral Alert
Tesla, Inc. - Incorrect Horn Pad May Prevent Horn From Sounding
Published: March 19, 2025Recall ID: 25V172000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Incorrect Horn Pad May Prevent Horn From Sounding
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Incorrect Horn Pad May Prevent Horn From Sounding |
| Nhtsa id | 25V172000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V172000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 67.03 |
| Corrective action | Tesla service will inspect and install an air bag with the correct horn pad as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were 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. |
| Consequence summary | An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | SB-25-20-001 |
| Potentially affected | 91 |
| Report received date | 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |