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2020 TESLA Model S
5 Recalls for 2020 TESLA Model S
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-04-12 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT | 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.” 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 are expected to be 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. |
| 2022-02-04 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, 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.” 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, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-22-00-003. |
| 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. |
0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2020 TESLA Model S
| Date | Component |
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19 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2020 TESLA Model S
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-11 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11416187 | |||
| 2021-03-11 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11402497 | |||
| 2021-02-22 |
STEERING | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11397458 | |||
| 2021-02-05 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 11394778 | |||
| 2020-12-21 |
STEERING
ODI Number: 11384348 | |||
| 2020-12-09 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11382754 | |||
| 2020-12-02 |
STEERING
ODI Number: 11377510 | |||
| 2020-10-26 |
EQUIPMENT
ODI Number: 11366392 | |||
| 2020-10-14 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11364250 | |||
| 2020-10-14 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11364382 | |||
| 2020-10-25 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN | SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 11366272 | |||
| 2020-10-06 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11363066 | |||
| 2020-09-18 |
POWER TRAIN | STRUCTURE:BODY | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11359750 | |||
| 2020-08-26 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11351336 | |||
| 2020-08-29 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11352034 | |||
| 2020-08-05 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11343570 | |||
| 2020-07-21 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11340664 | |||
| 2020-06-30 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN | STEERING
ODI Number: 11331735 | |||
| 2020-07-06 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11337788 |
0 Investigations for 2020 TESLA Model S
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component |
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16 Service Alerts for 2020 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") |
| 2021-12-08 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On certain Model S, Model X, and Fremont-built Model 3 vehicles, the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for the RH side repeater camera may lose electrical continuity over time, resulting in premature failure of the camera. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-12-08 | 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
On certain Model S, Model X, and Fremont-built Model 3 vehicles, the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for the RH side repeater camera may lose electrical continuity over time, resulting in premature failure of the camera. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-12-08 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On certain Model S, Model X, and Fremont-built Model 3 vehicles, the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for the LH side repeater camera may lose electrical continuity over time, resulting in premature failure of the camera. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-12-08 | 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
On certain Model S, Model X, and Fremont-built Model 3 vehicles, the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for the LH side repeater camera may lose electrical continuity over time, resulting in premature failure of the camera. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2022-03-03 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On certain Model S, Model X, and Fremont-built Model 3 vehicles, the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for the LH and RH side repeater cameras may lose electrical continuity over time, resulting in premature failure of the cameras. 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") |
| 2021-12-08 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On certain Model S, Model X, and Fremont-built Model 3 vehicles, the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for the RH side repeater camera may lose electrical continuity over time, resulting in premature failure of the camera. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-12-08 | 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
On certain Model S, Model X, and Fremont-built Model 3 vehicles, the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for the RH side repeater camera may lose electrical continuity over time, resulting in premature failure of the camera. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-12-08 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On certain Model S, Model X, and Fremont-built Model 3 vehicles, the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for the LH side repeater camera may lose electrical continuity over time, resulting in premature failure of the camera. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-12-08 | 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
On certain Model S, Model X, and Fremont-built Model 3 vehicles, the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for the LH side repeater camera may lose electrical continuity over time, resulting in premature failure of the camera. 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") |
| 2020-09-08 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
The front drive unit contains an inverter that did not go through internal reliability testing. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-09-08 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The front drive unit contains an inverter that did not go through internal reliability testing. 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 TESLA Model S
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