Tesla recall: Forward collision avoidance
What is wrong
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."
What could happen
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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 Note: This recall has been superseded by Recall 22V-235.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.
Vehicles covered
- Tesla Model 3 2017–2022
- Tesla Model S 2020–2022
- Tesla Model X 2020–2022
- Tesla Model Y 2020–2022
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 22V063000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 4, 2022
- Owners notified
- Apr 12, 2022
- Vehicles or items affected
- 578,607
- Started by
- NHTSA compliance testing
- Built
- –
- Part
- Forward collision avoidance › Warnings › External/pedestrian alert; Electrical system › Software
- Maker's own recall number
- SB-22-00-003
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 141
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: Exterior lighting Aug 4, 2026
- Tesla recall: Air bags Jul 7, 2026
- Tesla recall: Back over prevention May 4, 2026
- Tesla recall: Electrical system Oct 10, 2025
- Tesla recall: Seats Jun 18, 2025
- Tesla recall: Steering Feb 14, 2025
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.