The instrument cluster in your vehicle displays important safety messages, like brake and ABS warnings. In some 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck models, the text for these warnings is displayed in a smaller font than usual.
Risk if Unfixed
If the font size is too small, it could be harder for you to see critical safety information on your instrument panel. This might make it more likely for you to miss a warning, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Tesla will send a free software update to your vehicle, which will fix the font size issue. You should contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 to confirm the update or schedule an appointment to have it done.
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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 Autopilot system is a safety feature that helps you drive, but sometimes it needs a software update to make sure you can use it correctly. In your 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, or 2020-2023 Model Y, the Autopilot controls might not be clear enough to prevent misuse.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're using Autopilot and you don't stay in control of the vehicle, you could fail to notice when it's not working or when you need to take over. This could increase your risk of being in a crash.
Free Fix
Tesla will send a free software update to your vehicle over the air, which will fix the issue. This update is free, and you'll get a notice when it's available. You can also contact Tesla at 1-877-798-3752 if you have any questions.
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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.
The Boombox feature on your Tesla lets you play sounds through an external speaker while driving. But if you have this enabled, it might block the important sounds that alert pedestrians to your approaching vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sounds that warn pedestrians of your approaching vehicle are blocked, they might not hear you coming, increasing the risk of 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, reversing, or using Summon or Smart Summon. This update is free, and you should get it as soon as possible.
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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.
The Boombox feature in your Tesla allows you to play sounds through an external speaker while driving. Unfortunately, this can mute the important sounds that alert pedestrians to an approaching vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pedestrian warning sounds are muted, pedestrians may not hear you approaching, which could lead to a serious crash.
Free Fix
Tesla will send an automatic software update to your vehicle that will turn off the Boombox feature when you're driving, reversing, or in neutral gear. This update is free, and you should expect a notification letter from Tesla on April 5, 2022.
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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.
Your vehicle's heat pump software may have a problem that could affect your windshield defrosting performance.
Risk if Unfixed
If this isn't fixed, you might have reduced visibility on the windshield, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Tesla will give your vehicle a free software update, which will be sent directly to your car, and you'll get a letter with more information on April 1, 2022, or you can call Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A software error may cause a valve in the heat pump to open unintentionally and trap the refrigerant inside the evaporator, resulting in decreased defrosting performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Decreased defrosting performance may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-18-002.
Your vehicle's software may not remind you to buckle your seat belt when you start driving. The issue is with the audible chime that's supposed to sound when you get in and forget to buckle up.
Risk if Unfixed
If the chime doesn't work, you might not know you're not buckled in, which could increase your risk of injury in an accident.
Free Fix
Tesla will send a free software update to your vehicle to fix the issue, and they've already sent you a letter with instructions on how to get it done. You can also call them at 1-877-798-3752 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt. 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
The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Original — Remedy
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-002.
Your vehicle's Full Self-Driving software has a feature that lets it roll through stop signs without stopping. This is a problem because it could confuse other drivers.
Risk if Unfixed
If your vehicle doesn't stop at a stop sign, you could get into an accident with other cars or pedestrians who are expecting you to stop.
Free Fix
Tesla will send a free software update to your vehicle to fix the issue – you won't need to take your car to a dealer. The update will disable the 'rolling stop' feature and prevent your vehicle from ignoring stop signs.
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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.