How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Tesla Model S?

NHTSA lists 22 airbag complaints for the 2015 Model S, making up 3% of all 667 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there an airbag recall for the 2015 Tesla Model S?

Yes. Recall 19V002000, reported January 7, 2019, covers passenger frontal airbag inflators on all 2014-2016 Model S vehicles; Tesla replaces the affected modules free of charge.

Have airbag issues caused crashes or injuries in the 2015 Model S?

NHTSA data tied to airbag complaints for this year includes 8 crashes and 6 injuries, with no fires reported.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported airbag complaints for the 2015 Model S is 33,033 miles.

2015 Tesla Model S Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 22 airbag complaints for the 2015 Tesla Model S, 3% of all complaints filed for the year, linked to 8 crashes and 6 injuries. A related recall (19V002000) covers passenger frontal airbag inflators on 2014-2016 Model S vehicles.

Airbags complaints: 22; 3% of 667
Crashes reported: 8
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 6
Median mileage: 33,033 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Airbags failed to deploy during a crash despite significant vehicle damage.
Airbags deployed unexpectedly during a reported sudden acceleration event, before the vehicle struck an object.
Frontal or side airbag deployment during rear-end or frontal collisions resulted in facial and dental injuries to occupants.
Owners reported long delays getting recall parts for the Takata-related airbag campaign, with some waiting over a period of years for replacement.
Owners described difficulty reaching Tesla service centers to schedule or confirm the airbag recall repair.

When 2015 Tesla Model S airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 6, 2016, latest Aug 14, 2025.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2016 to Aug 2025; peak Mar 2019 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2015 Tesla Model S

NHTSA 19V002000Jan 7, 2019Airbags68,673 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2014-2016 Model S vehicles equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will replace the passenger frontal air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2019. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-19-20-001.

Airbags complaints by Model S model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20121 (2%)
20138 (2%)
201413 (4%)
201522 (3%)
201614 (2%)
20175 (1%)
20184 (2%)
20192 (5%)
20202 (3%)
20215 (3%)
20223 (2%)
20231 (1%)
20241 (3%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Tesla Model S?: NHTSA lists 22 airbag complaints for the 2015 Model S, making up 3% of all 667 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2015 Tesla Model S?: Yes. Recall 19V002000, reported January 7, 2019, covers passenger frontal airbag inflators on all 2014-2016 Model S vehicles; Tesla replaces the affected modules free of charge.
Have airbag issues caused crashes or injuries in the 2015 Model S?: NHTSA data tied to airbag complaints for this year includes 8 crashes and 6 injuries, with no fires reported.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported airbag complaints for the 2015 Model S is 33,033 miles.