Tesla Model 3 Recall R/2022/007: The Curtain Side Airbags May Not Deploy Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Dec 2021
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- SB-21-20-006
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Tesla recalled Model 3 vehicles built between 20 September 2020 and 30 December 2020. The curtain side airbags may not deploy correctly. The dealer will inspect for proper alignment and orientation of the left- and right-curtain side airbag. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The curtain side airbags may not deploy correctly.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE CURTAIN SIDE AIRBAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY Defect: The curtain side airbags may not deploy correctly. Remedy: Inspect for proper alignment and orientation of the left- and right-curtain side airbag. Re-align as necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the curtain side airbags may not deploy correctly.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect for proper alignment and orientation of the left- and right-curtain side airbag.
Are You Affected?
Model 3 built between 20 September 2020 and 30 December 2020 may be included. Tesla estimates 1 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Tesla, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Tesla.
- Book with any franchised Tesla dealer, quoting the campaign code SB-21-20-006 or the DVSA reference R/2022/007. See how to get a Tesla recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model 3, Model X, Model YLoss of rearview camera display recall | Book soon | R/2025/049 | |
| Model 3, Model YUpdate vehicle software to rectify EPAS functionality | Urgent | R/2025/104 | |
| Model 3, Model YUpdate vehicle software to correct TPMS behaviour | Book soon | R/2025/002 | |
| Model 3In certain conditions the user interface (ui ) on affected vehicles displays vehicle speed but not a unit of speed(i.e mph or km/h) | Low | R/2022/120 | |
| Model 3, Model YA loss of low voltage system support may cause the audio subsystem to be unavailable | Book soon | R/2022/131 |
This is one of 26 Tesla recalls in DVSA’s data. The Tesla recall launched before it was R/2022/006 on 24 Dec 2021, for the front suspension lateral link may be insufficiently torqued. The one launched after it was R/2022/008 on 18 Feb 2022, for the rear-view camera harness may fail causing no image in the centre display. You can also see every Tesla recall, the Tesla Model 3 recall history, all recalls launched in 2021 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/007, launched 24 December 2021. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.