Tesla is recalling certain 2022 Model Y’s after Tesla found a minor issue with its vehicle’s crash detection system and the front passenger airbag.
According to a tweet from Sawyer Merritt, the issue is that the front bumper carrier structure may alter the vehicle’s crash detection during certain low-speed crashes.
As a result, the front passenger airbag can deploy incorrectly.
https://twitter.com/sawyermerritt/status/1551955418095800320?s=21&t=H4cWs7nT2S0nQgQX8IWGLA
Although it is a safety issue, it is not a life-threatening issue by any stretch.
The fix is a simple replacement of the front bumper carrier structure which will be done at any Tesla Service Center free of charge.
The current recall is expected to affect only a few vehicles, and Tesla does not expect this to expand further.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by Tesla on September 19th.
This is the seventh recall for Tesla in 2022.
However, it is the first time that the fix is not a simple over-the-air software update.
It is unclear what caused the issue and if it was a production or part issue.
In addition, Tesla did not announce the number of affected vehicles or if were produced at Giga Austin or Fremont.
