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2017-2022 Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model S and others recall: software

Tesla, Inc. reported this safety recall on April 12, 2022. It covers about 594,894 vehicles.

vehicles affected
594,894
reported
Apr 12, 2022
owners notified
Jun 6, 2022
related complaints
849

Electrical system: software

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."
Risk
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 22V235000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 849 complaints about electrical problems.

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Questions about recall 22V235000

Is there a recall on the 2017-2022 Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model S and others software?

Yes. Recall 22V235000, reported on April 12, 2022, covers about 594,894 vehicles.

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 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.

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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