Tesla, Inc.: Forward Collision Avoidance › Sensing System › Camera
Tesla, Inc. reported this defect to federal regulators on Oct 29, 2021 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 11,728. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
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.
The risk
Unexpected activation of the AEB system may cause the car to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.
17 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 | 674 | 22 | 5 | 46 |
| 2021 Tesla Model S | 179 | 24 | 2 | 13 |
| 2021 Tesla Model X | 41 | 24 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 Tesla Model Y | 1,096 | 23 | 6 | 90 |
| 2020 Tesla Model 3 | 453 | 21 | 2 | 54 |
| 2020 Tesla Model S | 80 | 11 | 0 | 16 |
| 2020 Tesla Model X | 128 | 10 | 0 | 17 |
| 2020 Tesla Model Y | 283 | 24 | 0 | 48 |
| 2019 Tesla Model 3 | 620 | 22 | 5 | 60 |
| 2019 Tesla Model S | 44 | 10 | 0 | 4 |
| 2019 Tesla Model X | 102 | 8 | 3 | 13 |
| 2018 Tesla Model 3 | 1,036 | 19 | 4 | 103 |
| 2018 Tesla Model S | 170 | 11 | 3 | 36 |
| 2018 Tesla Model X | 193 | 9 | 2 | 35 |
| 2017 Tesla Model 3 | 27 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 Tesla Model S | 431 | 9 | 4 | 55 |
| 2017 Tesla Model X | 268 | 10 | 1 | 24 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 21V846000.
Full record for the 2021 Tesla Model 3 → · Recalls carrying a do-not-drive advisory → · Where this data comes from →