Recall 22E092000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 22E092000. Component: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR. 53 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
When using the incorrect mirrors, the driver may misjudge the distance of other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Defect Summary
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021 Model S exterior side rearview mirrors, part numbers: 1622232-00-B and 1622233-00-B. The driver side exterior rearview mirrors are convex (curved glass) and the passenger side mirrors do not include the "Objects in Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear" etched warning. As such, these mirrors fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy
Tesla Service will replace the mirrors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 31, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-12-002.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
| Make | Model | Year | VIN Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESLA | MODEL S | 2021 | Check VINs |
Other TESLA, INC. Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent TESLA, INC. Recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V735000 | Oct 27, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TESLA | 6,197 |
| 25V699000 | Oct 14, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | TESLA | 63,619 |
| 25V690000 | Oct 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUSES, RELAYS, CONTACTS, AND SHUNTS | TESLA | 12,963 |
| 25V658000 | Oct 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | TESLA | 260 |
| 25V490000 | Jul 28, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | TESLA | 6 |
| 25V410000 | Jun 18, 2025 | SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | TESLA | 48 |
| 25V359000 | May 29, 2025 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES | TESLA | 172 |
| 25V172000 | Mar 19, 2025 | AIR BAGS | TESLA | 91 |
| 25V170000 | Mar 18, 2025 | STRUCTURE:BODY | TESLA | 46,096 |
| 25V092000 | Feb 14, 2025 | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | TESLA | 376,241 |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.