NHTSA Recall 22V063000: External/pedestrian alert (forward collision avoidance) and software (electrical system)
Tesla, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 578,607 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Tesla Model 3.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V063000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SB-22-00-003 |
| Components | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE › WARNINGS › EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE |
| Report received | February 4, 2022 |
| Owner notification | April 12, 2022 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Note: This recall has been superseded by Recall 22V-235. Tesla's number for the new recall is SB-22-00-003.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V063000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Tesla Model S | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Tesla Model X | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Tesla Model Y | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.