Tesla recall: Forward collision avoidance
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
Unexpected activation of the AEB system may cause the car to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Tesla Service has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-00-004.
Vehicles covered
- Tesla Model 3 2017–2021
- Tesla Model S 2017–2021
- Tesla Model X 2017–2021
- Tesla Model Y 2020–2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V846000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 29, 2021
- Owners notified
- Oct 25, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 11,728
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Forward collision avoidance › Software; Forward collision avoidance › Automatic emergency braking; Forward collision avoidance › Warnings; Forward collision avoidance › Sensing system › Camera
- Maker's own recall number
- SB-21-00-004
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Tesla recall: Back over prevention May 4, 2026
- Tesla recall: Air bags Mar 19, 2025
- Tesla recall: Back over prevention Jan 6, 2025
- Tesla recall: Air bags Dec 23, 2024
- Tesla recall: Exterior lighting Dec 2, 2024
- Tesla recall: Structure Aug 15, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.