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DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE


Posted on: 2022-02-07
Description
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.  

Consequence
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the pws sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
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  Note: this recall has been superseded by recall 22v-235.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.

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 #2 - FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT


Posted on: 2022-02-07
Description
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.  

Consequence
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the pws sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
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  Note: this recall has been superseded by recall 22v-235.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.

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 #3 - 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 #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE


Posted on: 2022-04-13
Description
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.  

Consequence
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the pws sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
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 are expected to be 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.  

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 #5 - FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT


Posted on: 2022-04-13
Description
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.  

Consequence
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the pws sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
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 are expected to be 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.  

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 #6 - STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM


Posted on: 2022-11-02
Description
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.  

Consequence
A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Tesla has released an over-the-air (ota) software update to recalibrate the epas system, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be 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.  

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.  

DEFECT #17 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE


Posted on: 2024-02-28
Description
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.  

Consequence
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the pws sounds are muted, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
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.  

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 #18 - FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT


Posted on: 2024-02-28
Description
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.  

Consequence
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the pws sounds are muted, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
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.  

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 #19 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL


Posted on: 2024-01-31
Description
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.  

Consequence
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.  

Corrective Action
Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (ota) software update, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed march 30, 2024.  Owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.  Tesla's number for this recall is sb-24-00-003.  

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.