Your vehicle has a software issue with the Full Self-Driving Beta system, which can cause your car to drive unsafely around intersections and not follow speed limits.
Risk if Unfixed
If this isn't fixed, you're at a higher risk of being in a crash.
Free Fix
Tesla will send a free software update to your vehicle, and you'll be notified by mail with details on how to schedule the update with them.
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Original — What Happened
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD Beta) software or pending installation. The FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through an intersection while in a turn-only lane, entering a stop sign-controlled intersection without coming to a complete stop, or proceeding into an intersection during a steady yellow traffic signal without due caution. In addition, the system may respond insufficiently to changes in posted speed limits or not adequately account for the driver's adjustment of the vehicle's speed to exceed posted speed limits.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-001.
The power steering system in your Tesla Model S has a critical connection that can corrode and weaken over time. This connection is made up of aluminum bolts that attach the power steering motor to the gear housing.
Risk if Unfixed
If these bolts corrode and break, you'll lose power steering assist. This means you'll need to steer your vehicle with more force, especially at lower speeds, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Tesla dealer will replace the faulty bolts and apply a special coating to prevent future corrosion – all at no cost to you. Simply schedule the repair when you receive the recall notice.
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Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Tesla Model S vehicles equipped with Bosch steering racks. The aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture causing a reduction or complete loss of power steering assist.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and add a corrosion-preventative sealer, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-18-32-002.
The electric parking brake in your 2016 Model S or Model X is the system that helps hold your vehicle in place when you park. The internal gear in this system might have been made incorrectly, which could cause it to break.
Risk if Unfixed
If the gear breaks while you're parking, you might not be able to move your vehicle. If it breaks while you're applying the parking brake, your vehicle might roll, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Tesla will replace both the left and right electric parking brake calipers with new ones, free of charge. You should schedule the repair at a Tesla service center as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electric parking brake calipers have an internal gear that may be improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the gear fracturing during parking brake application or release.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the gear breaks during parking brake release, the vehicle will not be able to be moved. If the gear breaks during parking brake application, the parking brake may not adequately hold the vehicle, potentially resulting in the vehicle rolling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Tesla will notify owners, and service centers will replace both the left and right electric parking brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2018. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-17-33-002.
The seat belt warning system in your vehicle is designed to alert you if the driver's seat belt is not buckled. In some 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles, this system might not work properly if the driver isn't wearing a seat belt.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat belt warning system fails, you won't get the warning light or chime if the driver's seat belt is unbuckled. This could lead to a serious injury in the event of a crash.
Free Fix
Tesla will send a free software update to your vehicle, which will fix the issue. You should schedule an appointment with a Tesla service center once you receive the notification letter.
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Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Original — Remedy
Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-008.
The airbag system in your Model S has an inflator module that could explode in a crash, causing harm to you or others in the vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments could hit you or other passengers, leading to serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your Tesla dealer will replace the faulty airbag module with a safe one at no cost to you. Schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2014-2016 Model S vehicles equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will replace the passenger frontal air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2019. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-19-20-001.
The instrument panel in your vehicle shows important safety messages, like the brake and ABS lights. In some 2012-2024 Teslas, these messages have a small font that's hard to read.
Risk if Unfixed
If the font is too small, you might miss critical warning messages, like when you're low on brake fluid or the ABS is malfunctioning. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Tesla is sending a free software update to your vehicle, which you'll receive automatically. If you have any questions, you can contact Tesla's customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
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Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.
In your Model S, X, 3, or Y, the Autosteer system helps you stay in your lane while driving. However, there's a chance the system's warnings and controls might not be clear enough for you to know when to take control back.
Risk if Unfixed
If you rely too heavily on Autosteer and don't stay focused, you might not notice when the system shuts off or gets confused. This could lead to a crash if you're not ready to take control.
Free Fix
Tesla will send an update to your vehicle's software remotely, at no cost to you. This update will improve the Autosteer system's warnings and controls, keeping you safer on the road.
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Original — What Happened
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy. In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-008.
Your vehicle's Full Self-Driving (Beta) software might let your car roll through all-way stop intersections without stopping, which could be a safety issue.
Risk if Unfixed
Driving through a stop sign without stopping could increase your risk of getting into a car crash.
Free Fix
Tesla will send a free software update to your vehicle to turn off this 'rolling stop' feature, and you'll be notified by letter with instructions on how to contact them for more information.
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Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that disables the "rolling stop" functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-001.
The latch on your Model S' trunk hood is a safety mechanism that helps keep the hood closed while driving. In some 2014-2021 models, this latch might be misaligned, which could prevent it from fully engaging.
Risk if Unfixed
If the primary latch is accidentally released and the secondary latch isn't secure, the hood could swing open while you're driving, blocking your view and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Tesla will inspect and adjust the latch assembly at no cost to you. Schedule an appointment with Tesla Service as soon as you receive the recall notice, and they'll make the necessary adjustment for free.
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Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2014-2021 Model S vehicles. The front trunk latch assembly may be misaligned, preventing the secondary hood latch from engaging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 113, "Hood Latch System."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Tesla Service will inspect and reposition the latch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 18, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-11-003.
The part that helps your Model S or Model X's center display show you what's behind your car is a small computer chip called the eMMC. It's like a hard drive for your car's screen.
Risk if Unfixed
If this chip wears out, you could lose your rearview camera, defrost controls, and turn signal lights. This reduces your visibility and makes it more likely you'll crash.
Free Fix
Tesla will replace a small board in your car's computer system with a new one that's more reliable. This fix is free, and you'll get a notification when it's time to do it.
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Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Tesla Model S and 2016-2018 Model X vehicles with a center display equipped with a NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and an 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device. When the 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device for the center display reaches lifetime wear, the eMMC controller will no longer be able to maintain the integrity of the filesystem, causing a failure in some of the center display functions.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The eMMC controller wear-out condition can cause the loss of the rearview camera display, defrost/defog control settings, and exterior turn signal lighting, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Owners should ensure their vehicles are operating firmware release 2020.48.48.12 or newer, which will alert owners if the eMMC is approaching lifetime wear. Tesla will notify owners, and will replace the VCM daughterboard with one containing an enhanced eMMC controller, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-21-001.
