Tesla Model 3, Model S, Model X, Model Y (2017-2021): Forward collision avoidance
Recall 21V846000 · Oct 29, 2021 · Tesla, Inc.
11,728
vehicles affected
11,728
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V846000
- Date
- Oct 29, 2021
- Maker
- Tesla, Inc.
- Units affected
- 11,728
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Forward collision avoidance > Sensing system > Camera; Forward collision avoidance > Software; Forward collision avoidance > Automatic emergency braking
- Model years
- 2017-2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
Unexpected activation of the AEB system may cause the car to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 17 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V846000?
4 models: Tesla Model 3 (2017-2021), Tesla Model S (2017-2021), Tesla Model X (2017-2021) and 1 more, about 11,728 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V846000?
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.
What can happen?
Unexpected activation of the AEB system may cause the car to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.