2017–2021 Tesla Model S & Tesla Model X Steering Recall 22V818000 (Tesla SB-22-00-014)

NHTSA recall 22V818000 (Tesla recall SB-22-00-014) covers about 40,168 2017–2021 Tesla Model S & Tesla Model X vehicles (steering), filed with NHTSA Nov 1, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 22V818000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

40,168
vehicles affected (potential)
2017–2021
model years
Nov 1, 2022
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Steering (electric power assist system)

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electronic power assist steering (EPAS) system may experience a loss of power steering assist when driving on rough roads or after hitting a pothole.

The risk

A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update to recalibrate the EPAS system, 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-22-00-014.

Status: NHTSA lists Dec 31, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Tesla recall number SB-22-00-014

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V818000 as SB-22-00-014. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "SB-22-00-014 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 S2017–2021All Model S recallsYears to avoid
Tesla Model X2017–2021All Model X recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Nov 1, 2022
Owner notification
Dec 31, 2022
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Tesla, Inc.

Check your VIN for 22V818000

  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 22V818000 is open, call any Tesla dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V818000 or SB-22-00-014). 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 22V818000?

NHTSA recall 22V818000 (Tesla recall SB-22-00-014) covers about 40,168 2017–2021 Tesla Model S & Tesla Model X vehicles (steering), filed with NHTSA Nov 1, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2017-2021 Model S and Model X vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V818000?

NHTSA's record for 22V818000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, 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 22V818000?

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 22V818000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update to recalibrate the EPAS system, free of charge." NHTSA lists Dec 31, 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 22V818000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as SB-22-00-014. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (SB-22-00-014) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V818000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 22V818000, 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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