2021 Tesla Model S | 2021 Tesla Model Y | 2021 Tesla Model 3 | 2021 Tesla Model X | 2022 Tesla Model Y | 2022 Tesla Model 3 | 2022 Tesla Model S | 2022 Tesla Model X | 2020 Tesla Model Y — Electrical system: software
Published February 3, 2022 · Recall initiated: February 2, 2022
Summary
NHTSA records recall 22V050000, published February 3, 2022 and initiated February 2, 2022. Recalling firm: Tesla, Inc.; 2021 Tesla Model S | 2021 Tesla Model Y | 2021 Tesla Model 3 | 2021 Tesla Model X | 2022 Tesla Model Y | 2022 Tesla Model 3 | 2022 Tesla Model S | 2022 Tesla Model X | 2020 Tesla Model Y — Electrical system: software.
What's the hazard
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."
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- TESLA
- Model
- MODEL S
- Manufacturer
- Tesla, Inc.
- Lot
- 2021 TESLA MODEL S | 2021 TESLA MODEL Y | 2021 TESLA MODEL 3 | 2021 TESLA MODEL X | 2022 TESLA MODEL Y | 2022 TESLA MODEL 3 | 2022 TESLA MODEL S | 2022 TESLA MODEL X | 2020 TESLA MODEL Y
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2021 Tesla Model S | 2021 Tesla Model Y | 2021 Tesla Model 3 | 2021 Tesla Model X | 2022 Tesla Model Y | 2022 Tesla Model 3 | 2022 Tesla Model S | 2022 Tesla Model X | 2020 Tesla Model Y — Electrical system: software recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 22V050000 on February 3, 2022. Reported hazard: 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."
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TESLA. Model: MODEL S.