2017 Tesla Model 3 | 2018 Tesla Model 3 | 2019 Tesla Model 3 | 2020 Tesla Model 3 | 2020 Tesla Model X | 2020 Tesla Model Y | 2020 Tesla Model S | 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 — Forward collision avoidance: warnings: external/pedestrian alert
Published February 7, 2022 · Recall initiated: February 4, 2022
Summary
NHTSA records recall 22V063000, published February 7, 2022 and initiated February 4, 2022. Recalling firm: Tesla, Inc.; 2017 Tesla Model 3 | 2018 Tesla Model 3 | 2019 Tesla Model 3 | 2020 Tesla Model 3 | 2020 Tesla Model X | 2020 Tesla Model Y | 2020 Tesla Model S | 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 — Forward collision avoidance: warnings: external/pedestrian alert.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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 Note: This recall has been superseded by Recall 22V-235.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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- TESLA
- Model
- MODEL 3
- Manufacturer
- Tesla, Inc.
- Lot
- 2017 TESLA MODEL 3 | 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 | 2019 TESLA MODEL 3 | 2020 TESLA MODEL 3 | 2020 TESLA MODEL X | 2020 TESLA MODEL Y | 2020 TESLA MODEL S | 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
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Tesla Model 3 | 2018 Tesla Model 3 | 2019 Tesla Model 3 | 2020 Tesla Model 3 | 2020 Tesla Model X | 2020 Tesla Model Y | 2020 Tesla Model S | 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 — Forward collision avoidance: warnings: external/pedestrian alert recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 22V063000 on February 7, 2022. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TESLA. Model: MODEL 3.