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Tesla recalls about 30,000 Model X cars over air bag issue

Key Points
  • Tesla recalled nearly 30,000 Model X cars in the United States over an issue that may cause the front passenger air bag to deploy incorrectly.
  • Tesla said it was not aware of any crashes, injuries or deaths related to the recall.
  • The problem will be addressed through an over-the-air software update.

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A Tesla Model X at a charging station in Beijing, China.
Meghan Reeder | CNBC

Tesla recalled nearly 30,000 Model X cars in the United States over an issue that may cause the front passenger air bag to deploy incorrectly.

The air bag could deploy incorrectly in certain low-speed collision events where a young front seat passenger is unbelted and out of position, increasing the risk of injury, the company said in a filing with U.S. regulators.

Tesla said it was not aware of any crashes, injuries or deaths related to the recall.

The problem will be addressed through an over-the-air software update, the company said in a letter filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Earlier this month, the world's most valuable automaker recalled over 40,000 Model S and Model X vehicles due to the risk of experiencing a loss of power steering assist when driving on rough roads or after hitting a pothole.