2018 TESLA MODEL S RECALL - #21V846000
RECALL FOR FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE : WARNINGS
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.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2018 TESLA MODEL S |
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| Manufacturer |
Tesla, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
11/1/2021 |
| Influenced by |
Tesla, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/25/2021 |
| # Affected |
11,728 |
| Recalled for |
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
Unexpected activation of the AEB system may cause the car to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2018 TESLA MODEL S Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL
2018 TESLA MODEL S Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
2018 TESLA MODEL S Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SOFTWARE
2018 TESLA MODEL S Recall for FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
2018 TESLA MODEL S Recall for FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2018 TESLA MODEL S Recall for FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, SOFTWARE
2018 TESLA MODEL S Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
2018 TESLA MODEL S Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ADAS, AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING, SOFTWARE
2018 TESLA MODEL S Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, DISPLAY FUNCTION
2018 TESLA MODEL S Recall for STEERING, ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2018 TESLA MODEL S Recall for STEERING, AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING
2018 TESLA MODEL S Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ADAS, AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING, SOFTWARE
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Nov 08, 2021 - 010000 STEERING
Some versions of Model S and X front drive unit halfshafts might cause excessive vibrations during hard acceleration at higher ride height settings. This is exclusively an NVH issue and does not otherwise affect steering functionality, brak
Feb 01, 2021 - 350000 EQUIPMENT
For some Model S and Model X vehicles built before March 2018, an 8GB embedded MultiMediaCard (?8GB eMMC?) in the Media Control Unit (MCU) might malfunction due to accumulated wear. This could result in a blank or intermittently blank touch
Dec 14, 2020 - 350000 EQUIPMENT
For some Model S and Model X vehicles built before March 2018, an 8GB embedded MultiMediaCard (?8GB eMMC?) in the Media Control Unit (MCU) might malfunction due to accumulated wear. This could result in a blank or intermittently blank touch
Aug 10, 2020 - 020000 SUSPENSION
On some Model S vehicles equipped with air suspension, a front-end rattle noise might come from behind the IP carrier when traveling over road transitions at low speed. For example, the noise might be heard when traveling from a driveway to
Jul 06, 2020 - 010000 STEERING
Some Model S and Model X vehicles might exhibit stiff steering due to corrosion at the lower steering column I-shaft U-joint.
View all Technical Service Bulletins
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