Recall 24V-153
Tesla, Inc. recalled the 2018 to 2022 Tesla Model 3 and 3 other models: Electrical system (software); Forward collision avoidance (warnings, external/pedestrian alert).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 24V-153
- Reported
- February 27, 2024
- Vehicles affected
- 6,557 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is 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."
The risk
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-[removed]. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-006.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Tesla Model 3 2018 to 2022
- Tesla Model S 2013 to 2021
- Tesla Model X 2020 to 2021
- Tesla Model Y 2020 to 2022