NHTSA Campaign 21V846000
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Issued by Tesla, Inc. · Reported Oct 29, 2021 · 11,728 vehicles affected
What's 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.
Consequence
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESLA | MODEL 3 | 2017 | 11,728 |
| TESLA | MODEL 3 | 2018 | 11,728 |
| TESLA | MODEL 3 | 2019 | 11,728 |
| TESLA | MODEL 3 | 2020 | 11,728 |
| TESLA | MODEL 3 | 2021 | 11,728 |
| TESLA | MODEL S | 2017 | 11,728 |
| TESLA | MODEL S | 2018 | 11,728 |
| TESLA | MODEL S | 2019 | 11,728 |
| TESLA | MODEL S | 2020 | 11,728 |
| TESLA | MODEL S | 2021 | 11,728 |
| TESLA | MODEL X | 2017 | 11,728 |
| TESLA | MODEL X | 2018 | 11,728 |
| TESLA | MODEL X | 2019 | 11,728 |
| TESLA | MODEL X | 2020 | 11,728 |
| TESLA | MODEL X | 2021 | 11,728 |
| TESLA | MODEL Y | 2020 | 11,728 |
| TESLA | MODEL Y | 2021 | 11,728 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V846000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.