2019 Tesla Model S Recalls, Complaints and Investigations

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

4 Recalls for 2019 Tesla Model S

Recall Date	Component	Summary
2022-03-18	BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION	Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model S, Model X, and 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles equipped with Autopilot Computer 2.5 and operating certain firmware releases. The rearview image may not immediately display when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, “Rear Visibility.” Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 17, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-22-00-004.
2022-01-27	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE	Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The “rolling stop” functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop. Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that disables the “rolling stop” functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-22-00-001.
2021-12-21	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH	Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2014-2021 Model S vehicles. The front trunk latch assembly may be misaligned, preventing the secondary hood latch from engaging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 113, “Hood Latch System.” Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and reposition the latch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 18, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-21-11-003.
2021-10-29	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING \| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA \| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS \| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:SOFTWARE	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. Remedy: Tesla Service has released an over the air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 28, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-21-00-004.

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0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2019 Tesla Model S

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Date			Component

12 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2019 Tesla Model S

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Date			Component
2021-04-20			WHEELS ODI Number: 11413078
2021-04-11			LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST \| STEERING ODI Number: 11407482
2020-08-03			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11343060
2020-08-07			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11343922
2020-07-20			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11340472
2020-07-14			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| ENGINE \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11339261
2020-02-29			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11312283
2020-02-07			POWER TRAIN \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11307709
2020-01-09			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11298299
2019-08-06			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11242154
2019-10-21			AIR BAGS \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11269912
2019-03-18			STEERING ODI Number: 11187433

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57 Investigations for 2019 Tesla Model S

On december 19, 2019, nhtsa received a petition from mr. brian sparks requesting that the agency "recall all [tesla] model s, model x, and model 3 vehicles produced from 2013 to the present" due to sudden unintended acceleration (sua). in his petition and follow-up submissions, the petitioner identified a total of 232 non-duplicative complaints to nhtsa, including 203 reporting crashes. on january 13, 2020, nhtsa's office of defects investigation (odi) opened defect petition dp20-001 to evaluate the petitioner’s request. odi's evaluation included reviews of all complaints and supporting information referenced by the petitioner, as well as 14 additional complaints to nhtsa related to sua crash allegations that were either not selected by the petitioner or were submitted after the petitioner's most recent submission. the review also included analyses of available crash data (edr, tesla log data, and/or video data) the agency acquired as part of the evaluation.after reviewing the available data, odi has not identified evidence that would support opening a defect investigation into sua in the subject vehicles. in every instance in which event data was available for review by odi, the evidence shows that sua crashes in the complaints cited by the petitioner have been caused by pedal misapplication. there is no evidence of any fault in the accelerator pedal assemblies, motor control systems, or brake systems that has contributed to any of the cited incidents. there is no evidence of a design factor contributing to increased likelihood of pedal misapplication. the theory provided of a potential electronic cause of sua in the subject vehicles is based upon inaccurate assumptions about system design and log data.nhtsa is authorized to issue an order requiring notification and remedy of a defect if the agency’s investigation shows a defect in design, construction, or performance of a motor vehicle that presents an unreasonable risk to safety. 49 u.s.c. §§ 30102(a)(9), 30118. since the information before the agency is not indicative of a vehicle-based defect, it is unlikely that any investigation opened because of granting this petition would result in an order concerning the notification and remedy of a safety-related defect. therefore, upon full consideration of the information presented in the petition and the potential risks to safety, the petition is denied. the denial of this petition does not foreclose the agency from taking further action if warranted or the potential for a future finding that a safety-related defect exists based upon additional information the agency may receive.the reference numbers for the complaints to nhtsa cited by the petitioner can be found in the petition submission documents in the public file for dp20-001. those complaints and the 14 complaints odi added to its evaluation can be viewed at nhtsa.gov. the reference numbers for the complaints added by odi are: 11385350, 11383955, 11383233, 11383180, 11378492, 11378458, 11302076, 11299698, 11290006, 11190595, 11174504, 11115496, 11096644 and 11000097. the attached report, further detailing nhtsa’s reasons for denial of the petition, will be published in the federal register.

Date Opened	Date Closed	Component
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
2019-10-01		ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:CYBERSECURITY
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

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23 Service Alerts for 2019 Tesla Model S

Date	Description
2021-12-10	103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Some versions of Model S and X front drive unit halfshafts might cause excessive vibrations during hard acceleration at higher ride height settings. This is exclusively an NVH issue and does not otherwise affect steering functionality, brak Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-12-10	010000 STEERING Some versions of Model S and X front drive unit halfshafts might cause excessive vibrations during hard acceleration at higher ride height settings. This is exclusively an NVH issue and does not otherwise affect steering functionality, brak Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-09-21	010000 STEERING Some versions of Model S and X front drive unit halfshafts might cause excessive vibrations during hard acceleration at higher ride height settings. This is exclusively an NVH issue and does not otherwise affect steering functionality, brak Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-02-04	160000 STRUCTURE The grounding path conductivity for some Model Y front body controller modules might cause the vehicle touchscreen to display an erroneous ?Hood latch sensor requires service? message. This condition will not affect any functions of the fru Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-07-24	020000 SUSPENSION Some Model S and Model X vehicles might have front stabilizer bars with improperly vulcanized bushings that make a squeak noise when driving over road imperfections. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-06-17	010000 STEERING Some Model S and Model X vehicles might exhibit stiff steering due to corrosion at the lower steering column I-shaft U-joint. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-02	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM When some Autopilot HW2 and HW2.5 Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles are near airport ASR-9 radar antennae, the vehicle cameras might be affected by electromagnetic interference, and Autopilot/camera alerts might be displayed. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-02	350000 EQUIPMENT When some Autopilot HW2 and HW2.5 Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles are near airport ASR-9 radar antennae, the vehicle cameras might be affected by electromagnetic interference, and Autopilot/camera alerts might be displayed. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-02	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY When some Autopilot HW2 and HW2.5 Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles are near airport ASR-9 radar antennae, the vehicle cameras might be affected by electromagnetic interference, and Autopilot/camera alerts might be displayed. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-17	130000 VISIBILITY On some Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles, condensation might build up inside of the B-pillar applique, potentially obscuring the B-pillar camera. This condition might cause some Autopilot features to be temporarily unavailable until t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-17	161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS On some Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles, condensation might build up inside of the B-pillar applique, potentially obscuring the B-pillar camera. This condition might cause some Autopilot features to be temporarily unavailable until t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-17	350000 EQUIPMENT On some Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles, condensation might build up inside of the B-pillar applique, potentially obscuring the B-pillar camera. This condition might cause some Autopilot features to be temporarily unavailable until t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-17	270000 LANE DEPARTURE On some Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles, condensation might build up inside of the B-pillar applique, potentially obscuring the B-pillar camera. This condition might cause some Autopilot features to be temporarily unavailable until t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-12-10	200000 WHEELS Older versions of the Model S and Model X LH front drive unit clevis mount contain a bushing that allows the front drive unit to move side-to-side more than expected during hard accelerations, resulting in excessive vibrations coming from t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-12-10	350000 EQUIPMENT Older versions of the Model S and Model X LH front drive unit clevis mount contain a bushing that allows the front drive unit to move side-to-side more than expected during hard accelerations, resulting in excessive vibrations coming from t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-12-10	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Older versions of the Model S and Model X LH front drive unit clevis mount contain a bushing that allows the front drive unit to move side-to-side more than expected during hard accelerations, resulting in excessive vibrations coming from t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-02-11	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Certain Model 3, Model S, and Model X vehicles were equipped with 2nd generation Universal Mobile Connector (UMC) inline units having a proximity circuit resistor that is out of specification. This resistor within the affected UMC inline un Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-02-11	350000 EQUIPMENT Certain Model 3, Model S, and Model X vehicles were equipped with 2nd generation Universal Mobile Connector (UMC) inline units having a proximity circuit resistor that is out of specification. This resistor within the affected UMC inline un Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-06-25	100000 POWER TRAIN Older versions of the Model S and Model X LH front drive unit clevis mount contain a bushing that allows the front drive unit to move side-to-side more than expected during hard accelerations, resulting in excessive vibrations coming from t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-05-28	350000 EQUIPMENT During hard acceleration, the driver might notice vibrations coming from the front of some Model S or Model X vehicles. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-05-28	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY During hard acceleration, the driver might notice vibrations coming from the front of some Model S or Model X vehicles. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-07-12	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM On certain Model S and Model X vehicles, the 2nd generation High Voltage (HV) harness between the Front Junction Box (FJB) and the front drive unit might become disconnected, which could prompt a driver alert to bring the vehicle to a safe Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-07-12	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY On certain Model S and Model X vehicles, the 2nd generation High Voltage (HV) harness between the Front Junction Box (FJB) and the front drive unit might become disconnected, which could prompt a driver alert to bring the vehicle to a safe Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019 Tesla Model S

4 Recalls for 2019 Tesla Model S

0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2019 Tesla Model S

12 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2019 Tesla Model S

57 Investigations for 2019 Tesla Model S

23 Service Alerts for 2019 Tesla Model S