NHTSA recall 21V846000
Forward Collision Avoidance · Tesla, Inc.
Details
What's 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2017 Tesla Model 3
- 2017 Tesla Model S
- 2017 Tesla Model X
- 2018 Tesla Model 3
- 2018 Tesla Model S
- 2018 Tesla Model X
- 2019 Tesla Model 3
- 2019 Tesla Model S
- 2019 Tesla Model X
- 2020 Tesla Model 3
- 2020 Tesla Model S
- 2020 Tesla Model X
- 2020 Tesla Model Y
- 2021 Tesla Model 3
- 2021 Tesla Model S
- 2021 Tesla Model X
- 2021 Tesla Model Y
All model years NHTSA lists
2017 Tesla Model 3, 2018 Tesla Model 3, 2019 Tesla Model 3, 2020 Tesla Model 3, 2021 Tesla Model 3, 2017 Tesla Model S, 2018 Tesla Model S, 2019 Tesla Model S, 2020 Tesla Model S, 2021 Tesla Model S, 2017 Tesla Model X, 2018 Tesla Model X, 2019 Tesla Model X, 2020 Tesla Model X, 2021 Tesla Model X, 2020 Tesla Model Y, 2021 Tesla Model Y.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 21V846000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.