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2018 Tesla Model 3 · symptom sheet

Takata airbag inflator recall

  • 37owner reports
  • 78,000median miles
  • $1,700median quote
  • 0involved a crash

Newest report Aug 13, 2026 · checked Sep 19, 2026

37 of the 139 reports of airbag on the 2018 Model 3 describe Takata airbag recall.

Part of Airbag warning light or recall (139 reports) · also: passenger airbag sensor faults

Tick what matches of 37 reports

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What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the airbag module (5 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the airbags covers the 2018 model year as of Sep 19, 2026.

What owners paid

20 of the 37 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $1,000 to $1,955.

$1,000$1,700$1,955
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When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 60,000 and 98,000 miles, from the 8 reports that gave a mileage.

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What owners wrote

“The error popped up randomly and states "front left safety restraint system fault." This has been a common problem with Tesla and should be a recall as it's a manufacture defect with a safety system.”

Filed Dec 3, 2024

“I have an error on my car, have had this for almost a year now, Front Left Safety Restraint System Fault. This seems to be a safety issue that Tesla should recall. I have seen thousands of online posts related to this same issue. .”

Filed Sep 9, 2024

“Car reports RCM a056 error related to Occupant Control sensors. This is apparently a common problem for this year and model (related car forums and social media report > 100 such incidents that I can find), but is not covered ($1700 repair). This should be a safety recall.”

Filed Jul 26, 2024

“Front Passenger OCS errors - Tesla work quote (via Tesla Service Bulletin, not Recall) is to replace the OCS system & front airbag - totaling $1,200 for the repair. This is extremely common error code for Tesla's "Front Passenger Safety Restraint System Fault".”

Filed Mar 25, 2024

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 0 of 37 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.

File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.

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