2017-2021 Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model S and others recall: software
Tesla, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 29, 2021. It covers about 11,728 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 11,728
- reported
- Oct 29, 2021
- owners notified
- Oct 25, 2021
- related complaints
- 2,276
Forward collision avoidance: software
- 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.
- Risk
- Unexpected activation of the AEB system may cause the car to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Recall number 21V846000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2,276 complaints about driver assistance problems.
2018 Tesla Model 32019 Tesla Model 32020 Tesla Model 32021 Tesla Model 32018 Tesla Model S2019 Tesla Model S2020 Tesla Model S2021 Tesla Model S2018 Tesla Model X2019 Tesla Model X2020 Tesla Model X
Questions about recall 21V846000
Is there a recall on the 2017-2021 Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model S and others software?
Yes. Recall 21V846000, reported on October 29, 2021, covers about 11,728 vehicles.
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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