2012 Tesla Model S Recalls
Total Recalls
Source: NHTSA Campaign Data
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How to Handle Recalls
Check your VIN
Locate your 17-character VIN on the dashboard or driver's door jamb.
Verify Status
Visit the NHTSA Recall Website or the manufacturer's official page.
Schedule Repair
Contact a franchised dealership. Recall repairs are always free of charge.
Document It
Keep records of the repair for your vehicle history file to maintain value.
Note: Unrepaired recalls can affect vehicle safety and resale value. We recommend checking for open recalls at least once a year.
What the recall count means for the 2012 Tesla Model S
The 2012 Tesla Model S has 11 recall campaigns on record. Yes, buyers should pay close attention. The 2012 Tesla Model S has 6 serious recalls touching safety-critical systems, so a VIN-specific remedy check should happen before you buy.
Which systems are affected?
The main systems named in recall filings for the 2012 Tesla Model S include SEAT BELTS:FRONT, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, PARKING BRAKE, STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM, VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL.
What should buyers check before purchase?
Run a VIN recall lookup, confirm dealer remedy completion, and compare the recall themes against the maintenance and complaints reports before committing.
What is the most serious recall on the 2012 Tesla Model S?
Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2012 Model S vehicles. These vehicles are 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 frontal air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Data and Methodology
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
How many recalls does the 2012 Tesla Model S have?
Recall rows are tied to NHTSA campaign-level source references.
Are there safety critical recalls for the 2012 Tesla Model S?
Recall response workflow is provided next to the data table.
- Recall campaigns
- 11
- Primary source
- NHTSA recall filings and campaign references
- Workflow
- Count, campaign details, remedy status, and VIN verification
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