NHTSA Recall 24V153000: External/pedestrian alert (forward collision avoidance) and software (electrical system)
Tesla, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,557 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Tesla Model 3.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V153000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SB-24-00-006 |
| Components | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE › WARNINGS › EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE |
| Report received | February 27, 2024 |
| Owner notification | April 27, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2013, 2018-2021 Model S, 2020-2021 Model X, 2018-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A factory reset muted 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 muted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, release 2023.44.30.14, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-006.
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 24V153000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Tesla Model S | 2013, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Tesla Model X | 2020, 2021 |
| 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.