Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 21V846000

Forward collision avoidance: sensing system: camera

Tesla, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2021-10-29.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V846000

Forward collision avoidance: sensing system: camera

Component
Forward collision avoidance: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Vehicles affected
11,728
Reported to NHTSA
2021-10-29
Owners notified
2021-10-25

Defect description

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S, Model 3, Model X, and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles operating software version 2021.36.5.2. A communication error may cause false forward-collision warning (FCW) or unexpected activation of the automatic emergency brake (AEB) system.

Safety risk

Unexpected activation of the AEB system may cause the car to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Tesla Service has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-00-004.

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.

Scope of coverage

17 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
Tesla Model 32021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Tesla Model S2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Tesla Model X2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Tesla Model Y2021 2020

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.