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 April 13, 2022 · Recall initiated: April 12, 2022
Summary
NHTSA records recall 22V235000, published April 13, 2022 and initiated April 12, 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 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."
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, 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.
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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 22V235000 on April 13, 2022. Reported hazard: 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."
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, 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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TESLA. Model: MODEL 3.