Tesla Model 3, Model S, Model X, Model Y (2017-2022): Forward collision avoidance
Recall 22V235000 · Apr 12, 2022 · Tesla, Inc.
594,894
vehicles affected
594,894
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22V235000
- Date
- Apr 12, 2022
- Maker
- Tesla, Inc.
- Units affected
- 594,894
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Forward collision avoidance > Warnings > External/pedestrian alert; Electrical system > Software
- Model years
- 2017-2022
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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 can happen
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 15 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 22V235000?
4 models: Tesla Model 3 (2017-2022), Tesla Model S (2020-2022), Tesla Model X (2020-2022) and 1 more, about 594,894 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 22V235000?
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.
What can happen?
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, 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.