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2022 Tesla Model S · VISIBILITY

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS: recall 22V702000

A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.

Covered model years
2021–2022
Evidence level
Official safety recall
Source review date
2026-10-18
Jurisdiction
United States
Record ID
tesla-model-s-nhtsa-22v702000

What the source says

The documented condition

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

Consequence identified by NHTSA

A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.

Campaign 22V702000; report received 2022-09-19. Source checked 2026-10-18.

Source component: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

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Symptoms and vehicle scope

Condition described by NHTSA

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

    Vehicles and limits

    • NHTSA model names: MODEL S. Model years: 2021, 2022.
    • NHTSA campaign 22V702000
    • The complete campaign lists 1,096,762 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.
    • A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.

    Manufacturer position

    What the official procedure directs

    Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update of the automatic window reversal system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2032. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-013.

    Mileage context

    Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.

    Original evidence

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    NHTSA safety recall · 22V702000 · 2022-09-19

    NHTSA campaign 22V702000

    Official component, defect, consequence and remedy; checked 2026-10-18.

    Repair paths and safe checks

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    Official repair pathManufacturer or authorized dealer · Confirm with the dealer

    Official recall remedy

    Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update of the automatic window reversal system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2032. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-013.

    Boundary

    Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.

    Safe owner checkVIN lookup · Before arranging repairs

    Check the complete VIN

    Check the 17-character VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls and ask the manufacturer whether this campaign remains open for the vehicle.

    Boundary

    The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.

    Record reviewed in the source on 2026-10-18. Confirm the current document and VIN instructions before arranging work.

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