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2018 TESLA Model S FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Under Review

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FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE Safety Recalls

Under Review #24V153000 Plain English
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FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT

Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) alerts you and others when pedestrians are near. In some 2013, 2018-2021 Model S, 2020-2021 Model X, 2018-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles, the PWS sounds were muted during a factory reset.
Risk if Unfixed
If the PWS sounds are muted, pedestrians may not hear your vehicle approaching, increasing the risk of a collision.
Free Fix
Tesla will send a free software update to your vehicle to restore the PWS sounds. The update will be done remotely and is expected to be applied automatically.
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Original — What Happened
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2013, 2018-2021 Model S, 2020-2021 Model X, 2018-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A factory reset muted the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are muted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, release 2023.44.30.14, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-006.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Under Review #21V846000 Plain English
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FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
What Happened
The camera system in your vehicle is what helps prevent collisions by detecting the road ahead. In some 2017-2021 Model S, Model 3, Model X, and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles, a software glitch can cause the system to send false warnings or trigger the automatic emergency brake unexpectedly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the system activates the emergency brake unexpectedly, your car could suddenly stop, which could lead to a collision with another vehicle or object.
Free Fix
Tesla will send an over-the-air software update to fix the issue, and you won't need to pay a thing. This update will be done remotely, so you can just stay in your car and it will take care of itself.
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Original — What Happened
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S, Model 3, Model X, and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles operating software version 2021.36.5.2. A communication error may cause false forward-collision warning (FCW) or unexpected activation of the automatic emergency brake (AEB) system.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Unexpected activation of the AEB system may cause the car to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Tesla Service has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-00-004.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other TESLA Model S 2018 Recalls

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 recalls
STEERING
2 recalls
BACK OVER PREVENTION
2 recalls
SEAT BELTS
1 recall
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 recall

Other TESLA Model S Years

2025
2 recalls
2024
6 recalls
2023
13 recalls
2022
20 recalls
2021
24 recalls
2020
11 recalls
2019
10 recalls
2017
9 recalls
2016
10 recalls
2015
9 recalls
2014
9 recalls
2013
11 recalls
2012
8 recalls

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