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2018 TESLA Model S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Recalls

3 recalls Highest severity: Moderate

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Safety Recalls

Moderate #24V051000 Plain English
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
What Happened
The instrument cluster in your vehicle shows important safety information like the brake and ABS warning lights. In some 2012-2024 Teslas, the font size for these warnings is too small to read easily.
Risk if Unfixed
If the font size is too small, you might not notice important safety information in time, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Tesla will send an update to your vehicle's software automatically. This update will make the font size for critical safety information easier to read. The update is free, and you don't need to take your vehicle to a dealership.
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Original — What Happened
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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Moderate #23V838000 Plain English
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE

Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
What Happened
The Autosteer system in your vehicle is a feature that helps with steering, but it's not a replacement for your attention and control. In some cases, the system's messages and controls might not be clear enough, which could lead to misuse.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're relying on Autosteer and it's not working correctly, you might not be fully in control of your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Tesla will send an important software update to your vehicle, which will improve the Autosteer system's messages and controls, free of charge. You should schedule a visit to a Tesla service center to receive the update as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Moderate #22V037000 Plain English
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE

Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's Full Self-Driving Beta software has a feature called 'rolling stop' that allows your car to coast through intersections without stopping. This is a part of the software that controls your vehicle's self-driving capabilities.
Risk if Unfixed
If your car uses the 'rolling stop' feature and fails to stop at a stop sign, you could be involved in a collision with other vehicles or pedestrians.
Free Fix
Tesla will send an automatic software update to your vehicle that disables the 'rolling stop' feature, which you'll receive at no cost. You should schedule a visit to a Tesla service center to have the update installed once you've received the recall notification.
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Original — What Happened
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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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