2013–2022 Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model S, Tesla Model X +more: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 24V153000 · 6,557 units potentially affected · filed Feb 27, 2024
What's wrong
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."
Why it matters
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are muted, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V153000
- Manufacturer no.
- SB-24-00-006
- Manufacturer
- Tesla, Inc.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
- Units affected
- 6,557
- Report received
- Feb 27, 2024
- Owner letters
- Apr 27, 2024
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Tesla Model 3 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- Tesla Model S 2013, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
- Tesla Model X 2020, 2021
- Tesla Model Y 2020, 2021, 2022