2014–2021 Tesla Model S Latches, Locks & Linkages Recall 21V00B000 (Tesla SB-21-11-003)

NHTSA recall 21V00B000 (Tesla recall SB-21-11-003) covers about 130,441 2014–2021 Tesla Model S vehicles (latches, locks & linkages), filed with NHTSA Dec 21, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 21V00B000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

130,441
vehicles affected (potential)
2014–2021
model years
Dec 21, 2021
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Latches, locks & linkages (hood, latch)

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2014-2021 Model S vehicles. The front trunk latch assembly may be misaligned, preventing the secondary hood latch from engaging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 113, "Hood Latch System."

The risk

If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Tesla Service will inspect and reposition the latch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 18, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-11-003.

Status: NHTSA lists Feb 18, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Tesla recall number SB-21-11-003

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 21V00B000 as SB-21-11-003. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "SB-21-11-003 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Tesla Model S2014–2021All Model S recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Dec 21, 2021
Owner notification
Feb 18, 2022
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Tesla, Inc.
Safety standard (FMVSS)
113

Check your VIN for 21V00B000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 21V00B000 is open, call any Tesla dealer's service department and give them the recall number (21V00B000 or SB-21-11-003). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 21V00B000?

NHTSA recall 21V00B000 (Tesla recall SB-21-11-003) covers about 130,441 2014–2021 Tesla Model S vehicles (latches, locks & linkages), filed with NHTSA Dec 21, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2014-2021 Model S vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 21V00B000?

NHTSA's record for 21V00B000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 21V00B000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Tesla dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 21V00B000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Tesla Service will inspect and reposition the latch assembly as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Feb 18, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Tesla recall number for 21V00B000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as SB-21-11-003. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (SB-21-11-003) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 21V00B000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 21V00B000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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