The defect
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.
The risk
Unexpected activation of the AEB system may cause the car to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Tesla Model S | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Tesla Model X | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Tesla Model Y | 2020, 2021 |
Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:SOFTWARE | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | 2017 | 27 | 16 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 2018 | 1,033 | 19 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 2019 | 619 | 22 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 2020 | 452 | 21 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 2021 | 671 | 22 |
| Tesla Model S | 2017 | 428 | 9 |
| Tesla Model S | 2018 | 170 | 11 |
| Tesla Model S | 2019 | 44 | 10 |
| Tesla Model S | 2020 | 80 | 11 |
| Tesla Model S | 2021 | 179 | 23 |
| Tesla Model X | 2017 | 268 | 10 |
| Tesla Model X | 2018 | 193 | 9 |
| Tesla Model X | 2019 | 102 | 8 |
| Tesla Model X | 2020 | 128 | 10 |
| Tesla Model X | 2021 | 41 | 24 |
| Tesla Model Y | 2020 | 282 | 24 |
| Tesla Model Y | 2021 | 1,091 | 23 |
Other forward collision avoidance recalls in 2021
2 of the 988 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2021 concerned the forward collision avoidance; Tesla, Inc. filed 85 campaigns in all.
| 21V982000 16 Dec 2021 | Ford Motor Company |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2021