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2021 TESLA Model Y
13 Recalls for 2021 TESLA Model Y
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-09 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: AUTOMATIC STEERING | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Model 3 and 2021 Model Y vehicles. The fisheye and narrow camera cable terminals were incorrectly installed in the cable harness connector, resulting in swapped camera views. Remedy: Tesla Service will correct the swapped terminals and recalibrate the cameras, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 8, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-22-17-007. |
| 2022-05-09 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: AUTOMATIC STEERING | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The fisheye and narrow camera cable terminals were incorrectly installed in the cable harness connector, resulting in swapped camera views. Remedy: Tesla Service will correct the swapped terminals and recalibrate the cameras, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 8, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-22-17-007. |
| 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. |
| 2022-02-02 | 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. |
| 2021-11-21 | SUSPENSION | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The front and rear suspension knuckles may fracture, causing the suspension links to separate. Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and replace the knuckles as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-21-31-004. |
| 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. |
| 2021-10-25 | SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS | SUSPENSION:FRONT | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Model Y and 2019-2021 Model 3 vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame. Remedy: Tesla Service will tighten or replace the lateral link fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 24, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-21-31-003. |
| 2021-05-25 | SEAT BELTS | SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the front seat shoulder belt to the b-pillar may not be properly attached. Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and repair both fasteners if necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-21-20-001. |
| 2021-05-25 | SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the left and right second row seat belt retractors may not be properly attached. Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and replace both fasteners if necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-21-20-002. |
| 2021-05-25 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model 3 and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles. The brake caliper bolts may be loose, allowing the brake caliper to separate and contact the wheel rim. Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and tighten, or replace the caliper bolts as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for owner notification. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-21-33-002. |
0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2021 TESLA Model Y
| Date | Component |
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44 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2021 TESLA Model Y
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-06 |
STEERING | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11415367 | |||
| 2021-04-30 |
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
ODI Number: 11414621 | |||
| 2021-04-21 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11413182 | |||
| 2021-04-21 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11413182 | |||
| 2021-04-19 |
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
ODI Number: 11412816 | |||
| 2021-04-19 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11412799 | |||
| 2021-04-08 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11406984 | |||
| 2021-04-08 |
STRUCTURE:BODY | SUSPENSION | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11407155 | |||
| 2021-04-06 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11406632 | |||
| 2021-04-06 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
ODI Number: 11406627 | |||
| 2021-04-06 |
STEERING | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11406775 | |||
| 2021-04-04 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11406325 | |||
| 2021-04-04 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11406321 | |||
| 2021-03-14 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11402907 | |||
| 2021-03-22 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11404368 | |||
| 2021-03-20 |
STEERING | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11403991 | |||
| 2021-03-26 |
STEERING | SUSPENSION | WHEELS
ODI Number: 11404951 | |||
| 2021-03-09 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 11399955 | |||
| 2021-03-02 |
STEERING | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11398626 | |||
| 2021-02-28 |
STEERING | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11398302 | |||
| 2021-02-15 |
AIR BAGS | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11396220 | |||
| 2021-02-15 |
AIR BAGS | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11396220 | |||
| 2021-02-19 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11397029 | |||
| 2021-02-15 |
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
ODI Number: 11396221 | |||
| 2021-02-15 |
AIR BAGS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 11396220 | |||
| 2021-02-14 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11396163 | |||
| 2021-02-15 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11396340 | |||
| 2021-02-11 |
SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11395858 | |||
| 2021-02-09 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11395468 | |||
| 2021-02-11 |
VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11395759 | |||
| 2021-01-23 |
SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11389612 | |||
| 2021-02-08 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11395161 | |||
| 2021-02-05 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11394776 | |||
| 2021-01-26 |
VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11390020 | |||
| 2021-01-08 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11387206 | |||
| 2021-01-05 |
STEERING | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11386558 | |||
| 2021-01-14 |
VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11387980 | |||
| 2021-01-13 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
ODI Number: 11387972 | |||
| 2020-12-18 |
VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11384012 | |||
| 2020-12-17 |
VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11383925 | |||
| 2020-12-11 |
VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11383108 | |||
| 2020-12-14 |
VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11383431 | |||
| 2020-11-25 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11376387 | |||
| 2020-11-27 |
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11376690 |
0 Investigations for 2021 TESLA Model Y
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20 Service Alerts for 2021 TESLA Model Y
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2022-04-29 | 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
Some Model Y vehicles were built without a hydraulic control unit (HCU) wake-up wire, and in rare circumstances, braking and stability control related alerts may appear on the instrument cluster and touchscreen during the vehicle power-on p Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2022-04-29 | 036100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Some Model Y vehicles were built without a hydraulic control unit (HCU) wake-up wire, and in rare circumstances, braking and stability control related alerts may appear on the instrument cluster and touchscreen during the vehicle power-on p Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2022-04-29 | 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Some Model Y vehicles were built without a hydraulic control unit (HCU) wake-up wire, and in rare circumstances, braking and stability control related alerts may appear on the instrument cluster and touchscreen during the vehicle power-on p Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2022-04-29 | 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
Some Model Y vehicles were built without a hydraulic control unit (HCU) wake-up wire, and in rare circumstances, braking and stability control related alerts may appear on the instrument cluster and touchscreen during the vehicle power-on p Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2022-04-29 | 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Some Model Y vehicles were built without a hydraulic control unit (HCU) wake-up wire, and in rare circumstances, braking and stability control related alerts may appear on the instrument cluster and touchscreen during the vehicle power-on p Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2022-04-29 | 033310 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE
Some Model Y vehicles were built without a hydraulic control unit (HCU) wake-up wire, and in rare circumstances, braking and stability control related alerts may appear on the instrument cluster and touchscreen during the vehicle power-on p Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-12-07 | 100001 HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles were manufactured with high voltage (HV) batteries having cell separators that do not meet Tesla?s internal standards of quality, potentially resulting in a reduction of range. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2022-03-16 | 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles may be equipped with refrigerant pressure/temperature (P/T) sensors in the heat pump that can fault over time. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-12-07 | 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles were manufactured with high voltage (HV) batteries having cell separators that do not meet Tesla?s internal standards of quality, potentially resulting in a reduction of range. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-07-10 | 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles may be equipped with refrigerant pressure/temperature (P/T) sensors in the heat pump that can fault over time. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-04-23 | 130000 VISIBILITY
Some Model Y vehicles equipped with auto-dimming door mirror glass have difficulty adjusting the LH door mirror to extreme vertical angles. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-04-23 | 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Some Model Y vehicles equipped with auto-dimming door mirror glass have difficulty adjusting the LH door mirror to extreme vertical angles. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-04-23 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
Some Model Y vehicles equipped with auto-dimming door mirror glass have difficulty adjusting the LH door mirror to extreme vertical angles. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-04-23 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Some Model Y vehicles equipped with auto-dimming door mirror glass have difficulty adjusting the LH door mirror to extreme vertical angles. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-04-19 | 123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
On some Model Y vehicles, the color of the red band that surrounds the LH and RH taillights do not match because the vehicle has Revision D for the LH taillight (Figure 1) which has a darker tint, and the right side has Revision C (Figure 2 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-04-19 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
On some Model Y vehicles, the color of the red band that surrounds the LH and RH taillights do not match because the vehicle has Revision D for the LH taillight (Figure 1) which has a darker tint, and the right side has Revision C (Figure 2 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-03-05 | 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles may be equipped with refrigerant pressure/temperature (P/T) sensors in the heat pump that can fault over time. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-03-05 | 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles may be equipped with refrigerant pressure/temperature (P/T) sensors in the heat pump that can fault over time. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-03-01 | 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles may be equipped with refrigerant pressure/temperature (P/T) sensors in the heat pump that can fault over time. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-02-05 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some Model 3 and Model Y vehicles may be equipped with refrigerant pressure/temperature (P/T) sensors in the heat pump that can fault over time. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2021 TESLA Model Y
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