# NHTSA recall 24V554000

> **Tesla, Inc.** · 2024 TESLA MODEL 3 · component: **LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH** · OTA remedy

## Summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles.  The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.

## Consequence

An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.

## Remedy

Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024.  Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.  Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-012.

## Key facts

- **Campaign number:** 24V554000
- **Manufacturer:** Tesla, Inc.
- **Make:** TESLA
- **Model:** MODEL 3
- **Model year:** 2024
- **Component:** LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
- **Report received:** 2024-07-24
- **OTA software update available**

## Primary source

NHTSA recall lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V554000

## Citation

> US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, recall campaign 24V554000 (Tesla, Inc., 2024 TESLA). Retrieved via MORVS 2026-11-02 from https://api.morvs.ai/nhtsa-recall/24V554000. Licensed CC0.

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