The automated steering system in your Tesla is designed to help with navigation, but in certain situations, it might not be working as intended. This is because of a software issue in the Full Self-Driving Beta system.
Risk if Unfixed
If the system fails, you could end up driving through an intersection without stopping or speeding through a neighborhood, both of which could lead to a serious collision.
Free Fix
Tesla will send an update to your vehicle's software over the airwaves, and it won't cost you a thing. You should schedule a check as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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 2017-2021 Model S or X is like a computerized helper that makes steering easier. It's a complex system that can fail when driving over rough roads or hitting a pothole.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you'll need to work harder to steer your car, especially at low speeds. This could make it harder to control your vehicle and increase the chance of a crash.
Free Fix
Tesla will send a software update to your car's computer to fix the issue. This update is free, and you should check your email or contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 to confirm you've received the notification.
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Original — What Happened
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electronic power assist steering (EPAS) system may experience a loss of power steering assist when driving on rough roads or after hitting a pothole.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update to recalibrate the EPAS system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 31, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-014.
The seat belt warning system in your vehicle is designed to alert you if you or a passenger forgets to buckle up. In certain Tesla models made between 2012 and 2024, this system might not work properly if someone in the driver's seat isn't wearing a seat belt.
Risk if Unfixed
If the warning light and chime don't go off when someone isn't buckled up, it could lead to serious injury or worse in the event of a crash, because you might not know you're at risk.
Free Fix
Tesla will send a software update directly to your vehicle's computer, which will fix the issue. This update is free, and you should wait for the notification or contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 to ask about the status.
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Original — What Happened
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 instrument cluster in your car is the display screen that shows important information like your speed and warning lights. In some 2012-2024 Teslas, the font size for the brake and ABS warning lights is too small.
Risk if Unfixed
If the font is too small, you might have trouble reading the warning lights, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Tesla will send a free software update to your car's computer, which will correct the font size issue. You won't need to visit a dealership – the update will be sent automatically, but you can also contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 for more information.
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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.
Your vehicle has a feature called Autosteer, which helps with steering on the highway. However, there's a problem with the way the system is set up, which could make you rely too heavily on it.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're not paying attention and Autosteer fails to work as expected, you could lose control of your vehicle, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Tesla will send an update to your vehicle's software, free of charge, to fix the issue. Your dealer will install this update remotely, and you should schedule it 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.
Your vehicle's Boombox feature, which lets you play music through an external speaker while driving, might be interfering with a safety system that warns pedestrians of an approaching vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pedestrian warning sounds are blocked, pedestrians may not hear a car coming and could be at risk of being hit, leading to a crash.
Free Fix
Tesla will send an update to your vehicle's software that will automatically turn off the Boombox feature when you're driving, and this service is completely free. You'll receive a notification letter with instructions on how to proceed, or you can call Tesla's customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
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Original — What Happened
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y, Model X, Model S, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure 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 obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, including Summon and Smart Summon, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-003. Note: This recall supersedes recall 22V-063. Vehicles configured with Summon or Smart Summon and already remedied under 22V-063 will need to have the new remedy software installed.
Tesla is recalling certain vehicles to ensure the Pedestrian Warning System sounds aren't covered up by the Boombox feature while driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If you can't hear the Pedestrian Warning System, you might not know a pedestrian is approaching, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Tesla will send an automatic software update to your vehicle to disable Boombox when driving, and it's completely free – you won't have to pay a thing.
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Original — What Happened
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure 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 obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-003. Note: This recall has been superseded by Recall 22V-235. Tesla's number for the new recall is SB-22-00-003.
The 'rolling stop' feature in your Tesla's Full Self-Driving software allows the car to move through intersections without fully stopping at stop signs. This feature is available in 2016-2022 Model S, 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model X, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles.
Risk if Unfixed
If your Tesla can roll through stop signs without stopping, it could fail to come to a complete stop at intersections, increasing the risk of a crash, which could cause injury or damage.
Free Fix
Your Tesla dealer will perform a free software update to disable the 'rolling stop' feature through an over-the-air update. You don't need to visit the dealership; the update will be done remotely and at no cost to you.
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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.
The Pedestrian Warning System in your vehicle is a feature that alerts pedestrians with a specific sound when they're near. Unfortunately, a factory error caused this sound to be muted in your car.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're approaching a pedestrian who can't hear the warning sound, they may not realize you're there, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Tesla will send an automatic software update to your vehicle to fix the issue, and it's completely free. You don't need to do anything - the update will happen remotely, and you should check your vehicle's software version to confirm the update has been applied.
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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.
The hood latch in your Model S is a complex mechanism that keeps your trunk lid closed. In some 2014-2021 models, the latch might be misaligned, which can prevent the secondary latch from engaging properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the primary latch is accidentally released and the secondary latch isn't secure, your trunk lid could 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 to ensure it's working correctly, and the repair is free. You should schedule the service as soon as possible to avoid any potential issues.
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Original — What Happened
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.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
What Happened
The camera in your vehicle's forward collision avoidance system helps it detect obstacles on the road. In some 2017-2021 Model S, X, and 3, and 2020-2021 Model Y, a software glitch may cause this camera to send false signals.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your automatic emergency brake could engage unexpectedly, causing your car to stop suddenly. This could increase the risk of a crash, which could put you and others in harm's way.
Free Fix
Tesla will send a software update to your vehicle, free of charge, to fix the issue. Your vehicle should receive the update automatically, but you can also contact Tesla customer service to request it if you haven't already received it.
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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.
