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Tesla — Model X , Model S

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The cable controlling the adjustment mechanisms for the left-hand seat in the second row could be badly-adjusted. In the event of a crash, this could lead to the backrest moving forwards, increasing the risk of injury fo
Origin
United States
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This alert was reported 3220 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? This is about some Tesla cars made before a certain date. A wire that moves the left seat in the back row may not be set right.

What's happening? If the wire is wrong, the seat back could move forward in a crash. This could hurt the person sitting there.

Does this affect me? If you own or rent a Tesla Model X or Model S from before the fix, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Take your car to a Tesla service point right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel hurt after any crash.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The cable controlling the adjustment mechanisms for the left-hand seat in the second row could be badly-adjusted. In the event of a crash, this could lead to the backrest moving forwards, increasing the risk of injury fo · Origin: United States

First published
November 17, 2017
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/286550

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What is this product recall alert about?
Tesla — Model X , Model S. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The cable controlling the adjustment mechanisms for the left-hand seat in the second row could be badly-adjusted. In the event of a crash, this could lead to the backrest moving forwards, increasing th...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 17, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Denmark, Spain, Ireland, Luxembourg, THE NETHERLANDS, and Sweden.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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