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DEFECT #1 - PARKING BRAKE


Posted on: 2017-04-20
Description
Tesla, inc.  (tesla) is recalling certain 2016 model s and model x vehicles.  The electric parking brake calipers have an internal gear that may be improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the gear fracturing during parking brake application or release.

Consequence
If the gear breaks during parking brake release, the vehicle will not be able to be moved.  If the gear breaks during parking brake application, the parking brake may not adequately hold the vehicle, potentially resulting in the vehicle rolling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Tesla will notify owners, and service centers will replace the electric parking brake calipers, free of charge.  Owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.  Tesla's number for this recall is sb-17-33-002.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM


Posted on: 2018-03-30
Description
Tesla, inc.  (tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2016 tesla model s vehicles equipped with bosch steering racks.  The aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture causing a reduction or complete loss of power steering assist.

Consequence
Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Tesla will notify owners, and tesla service centers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and add a corrosion-preventative sealer, free of charge.  Owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.  Tesla's number for this recall is sb-18-32-002.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #3 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL


Posted on: 2021-02-01
Description
Tesla, inc.  (tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2018 tesla model s and 2016-2018 model x vehicles with a center display equipped with a nvidia tegra 3 processor and an 8gb emmc nand flash memory device.  When the 8gb emmc nand flash memory device for the center display reaches lifetime wear, the emmc controller will no longer be able to maintain the integrity of the filesystem, causing a failure in some of the center display functions.

Consequence
The emmc controller wear-out condition can cause the loss of the rearview camera display, defrost/defog control settings, and exterior turn signal lighting, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Owners should ensure their vehicles are operating firmware release 2020.48.48.12 or newer, which will alert owners if the emmc is approaching lifetime wear.  Tesla will notify owners, and will replace the vcm daughterboard with one containing an enhanced emmc controller, free of charge.  The recall began march 29, 2021.  Owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.  Tesla's number for this recall is sb-21-21-001.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #4 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM


Posted on: 2021-02-01
Description
Tesla, inc.  (tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2018 tesla model s and 2016-2018 model x vehicles with a center display equipped with a nvidia tegra 3 processor and an 8gb emmc nand flash memory device.  When the 8gb emmc nand flash memory device for the center display reaches lifetime wear, the emmc controller will no longer be able to maintain the integrity of the filesystem, causing a failure in some of the center display functions.

Consequence
The emmc controller wear-out condition can cause the loss of the rearview camera display, defrost/defog control settings, and exterior turn signal lighting, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Owners should ensure their vehicles are operating firmware release 2020.48.48.12 or newer, which will alert owners if the emmc is approaching lifetime wear.  Tesla will notify owners, and will replace the vcm daughterboard with one containing an enhanced emmc controller, free of charge.  The recall began march 29, 2021.  Owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.  Tesla's number for this recall is sb-21-21-001.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #5 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE


Posted on: 2021-02-01
Description
Tesla, inc.  (tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2018 tesla model s and 2016-2018 model x vehicles with a center display equipped with a nvidia tegra 3 processor and an 8gb emmc nand flash memory device.  When the 8gb emmc nand flash memory device for the center display reaches lifetime wear, the emmc controller will no longer be able to maintain the integrity of the filesystem, causing a failure in some of the center display functions.

Consequence
The emmc controller wear-out condition can cause the loss of the rearview camera display, defrost/defog control settings, and exterior turn signal lighting, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Owners should ensure their vehicles are operating firmware release 2020.48.48.12 or newer, which will alert owners if the emmc is approaching lifetime wear.  Tesla will notify owners, and will replace the vcm daughterboard with one containing an enhanced emmc controller, free of charge.  The recall began march 29, 2021.  Owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.  Tesla's number for this recall is sb-21-21-001.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #6 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE


Posted on: 2022-01-28
Description
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.  

Consequence
Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #7 - STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING


Posted on: 2023-02-16
Description
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.  

Consequence
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.  

Corrective Action
Tesla will release an over-the-air (ota) software update, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by 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.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #8 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE


Posted on: 2023-02-16
Description
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.  

Consequence
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.  

Corrective Action
Tesla will release an over-the-air (ota) software update, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by 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.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #9 - STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING


Posted on: 2023-02-16
Description
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.  

Consequence
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.  

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #10 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE


Posted on: 2023-02-16
Description
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.  

Consequence
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.  

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #11 - STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING


Posted on: 2023-02-16
Description
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.  

Consequence
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.  

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #12 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE


Posted on: 2023-02-16
Description
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.  

Consequence
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.  

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #13 - STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING


Posted on: 2023-02-16
Description
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.  

Consequence
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.  

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #14 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE


Posted on: 2023-02-16
Description
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.  

Consequence
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.  

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #15 - STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING


Posted on: 2023-02-16
Description
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.  

Consequence
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.  

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #16 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE


Posted on: 2023-02-16
Description
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.  

Consequence
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.  

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.