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2021 TESLA Model S
11 Recalls for 2021 TESLA Model S
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-03 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S, Model X, and 2022 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating certain firmware releases. The infotainment central processing unit (CPU) may overheat during the preparation or process of fast-charging, causing the CPU to lag or restart. Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will improve CPU temperature management, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-22-00-009. |
| 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. |
| 2022-02-23 | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S vehicles. The right or left side curtain air bag inflators may have been assembled incorrectly. Remedy: Tesla Service Centers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-22-20-001. |
| 2022-02-23 | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S vehicles. The right and/or left side curtain air bag inflators may have been assembled incorrectly. Remedy: Tesla Service Centers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-22-20-001. |
| 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. |
| 2022-02-02 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:AIR HANDLER/CHAMBER, DUCTS, AND VALVES | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A software error may cause a valve in the heat pump to open unintentionally and trap the refrigerant inside the evaporator, resulting in decreased defrosting performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, “Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems.” Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-22-18-002. |
| 2022-02-01 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | SEAT BELTS:FRONT | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Crash Protection.” Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-22-00-002. |
| 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. |
| 2021-11-09 | AIR BAGS | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:CUSHION | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021 Model X and Model S vehicles. The driver’s air bag cushion may tear during deployment. Remedy: Tesla Service will replace the driver’s air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-21-20-007. |
| 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 2021 TESLA Model S
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3 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2021 TESLA Model S
| Date | Component | |||
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| 2021-03-23 |
WHEELS
ODI Number: 11404484 | |||
| 2020-11-20 |
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11375608 | |||
| 2020-11-08 |
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | SERVICE BRAKES | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11373709 |
0 Investigations for 2021 TESLA Model S
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8 Service Alerts for 2021 TESLA Model S
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2022-04-28 | 119100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
On some Model S vehicles manufactured before June 1, 2021, the charge port door may be unresponsive to a charge cable button press and may not open because of poor Ultra High Frequency (UHF) antenna performance. However, the charge port doo Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2022-03-18 | 020000 SUSPENSION
On certain Model S and Model X vehicles, the electrical wires for the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) may be subject to abrasion caused by long term vibration cycling. Abrasion between the EPB wires and the backshell may strip the EPB wire i Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2022-03-18 | 050000 PARKING BRAKE
On certain Model S and Model X vehicles, the electrical wires for the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) may be subject to abrasion caused by long term vibration cycling. Abrasion between the EPB wires and the backshell may strip the EPB wire i Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2022-03-18 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On certain Model S and Model X vehicles, the electrical wires for the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) may be subject to abrasion caused by long term vibration cycling. Abrasion between the EPB wires and the backshell may strip the EPB wire i Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2022-02-01 | 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
Some Model S Palladium and Model X Palladium vehicles were built without a hydraulic control unit (HCU) wake-up line, and in rare circumstances, braking and stability control related alerts may appear on the instrument cluster and touchscre Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2022-02-01 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
Some Model S Palladium and Model X Palladium vehicles were built without a hydraulic control unit (HCU) wake-up line, and in rare circumstances, braking and stability control related alerts may appear on the instrument cluster and touchscre Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-09-11 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
Some Model S Palladium vehicles were manufactured with center console decor lid latch pins too short to reliably secure the decor lid open. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-06-24 | 020000 SUSPENSION
Certain Model S Palladium vehicles have an incorrect air suspension fill valve installed, resulting in the inability to fill the air suspension reservoir. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2021 TESLA Model S
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