Tesla 2020-11-17 Vehicles serious NHTSA
Vehicles · NHTSA · Recall #NHTSA-20V710000
2016 Tesla Model X Recall
Issued November 17, 2020 · Tesla
In November 2020, Tesla recalled the 2016 Tesla Model X, a serious vehicles recall reported by the NHTSA. Affected owners are eligible for a repair. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model X vehicles. The front and spine cosmetic roof trim may have been adhered to the vehicle without first using primer. As a result, one or both pieces of trim may separate from the vehicle while moving.
What you should do
- 1 Keep using 2016 Tesla Model X only as advised. See the remedy below.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact Tesla to arrange your repair. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Repair): Tesla will notify owners, and dealers will test the roof trim adhesion, and, as necessary, apply primer, free of charge. The recall began January 15, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-20-12-005. This recall has been superseded by Recall 24V615 (SB-24-12-008).
Recall details
- Brand
- Tesla
- Category
- Vehicles
- Recall date
- November 17, 2020
- Units affected
- Not reported
- Sold at
- Not listed
- Recall number
- NHTSA-20V710000
- Made in
- Not listed
- Issuing agency
- NHTSA
In context
- Tesla has 71 recalls in our database, including 1 rated Critical.
- We're tracking 1,755 Vehicles recalls in our database.
- This is the 158th Vehicles recall we've logged in 2020.