Skip to main content

2019 TESLA Model S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Recalls

3 recalls Highest severity: Moderate

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issues.

← View all 2019 TESLA Model S recalls

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Safety Recalls

Moderate #24V051000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's instrument panel is a crucial display that shows important safety alerts, like the brake warning lights. In some 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles, the font size for these lights is incorrect, making it harder to read.
Risk if Unfixed
If the font size is too small, you might miss critical safety information on your dashboard, which could lead to a crash due to reduced visibility of important warnings.
Free Fix
Tesla will send a software update to your vehicle via the internet, and it's completely free. You can also contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 to check on the status of the update.
Show original NHTSA language
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
Component

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 on the highway. In certain models, the display and controls might not give you clear instructions on when it's engaged or not.
Risk if Unfixed
If you rely too heavily on Autosteer and don't stay in control of your vehicle, you could be at a higher risk of a crash, especially if you're not prepared to take over when the system isn't working.
Free Fix
Tesla will send a free software update directly to your vehicle, which will improve the Autosteer system's display and controls to prevent misuse. This update will be done remotely, and you should receive a notification letter soon. If you have any questions, you can contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
Show original NHTSA language
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
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE

Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
What Happened
The Full Self-Driving software in your vehicle allows it to stop at intersections like a regular driver. However, some versions of this system could let your car roll through an all-way stop without stopping first.
Risk if Unfixed
If your car rolls through a stop sign, you could collide with other vehicles or pedestrians, which could cause serious damage and injuries.
Free Fix
Tesla will send an automatic software update to your vehicle that disables the 'rolling stop' feature, and you won't need to pay a thing.
Show original NHTSA language
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 →

Other TESLA Model S 2019 Recalls

Other TESLA Model S Years

Similar ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Recalls in Other Vehicles