2020 TESLA MODEL S RECALL - #22V818000
RECALL FOR STEERING : ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electronic power assist steering (EPAS) system may experience a loss of power steering assist when driving on rough roads or after hitting a pothole.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2020 TESLA MODEL S |
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| Manufacturer |
Tesla, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
11/2/2022 |
| Influenced by |
Tesla, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/31/2022 |
| # Affected |
40,168 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
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| Description |
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electronic power assist steering (EPAS) system may experience a loss of power steering assist when driving on rough roads or after hitting a pothole. |
| Consequences |
A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update to recalibrate the EPAS system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 31, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-014. |
| 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 |
2020 TESLA MODEL S Recall for FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, WARNINGS
2020 TESLA MODEL S Recall for FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
2020 TESLA MODEL S Recall for FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2020 TESLA MODEL S Recall for FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, SOFTWARE
2020 TESLA MODEL S Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
2020 TESLA MODEL S Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ADAS, AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING, SOFTWARE
2020 TESLA MODEL S Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SOFTWARE
2020 TESLA MODEL S Recall for FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, WARNINGS, EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
2020 TESLA MODEL S Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SOFTWARE
2020 TESLA MODEL S Recall for FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, WARNINGS, EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
2020 TESLA MODEL S Recall for STEERING, AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING
2020 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
Oct 19, 2020 - 100000 POWER TRAIN
The front drive unit contains an inverter that did not go through internal reliability testing.
Oct 19, 2020 - 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The front drive unit contains an inverter that did not go through internal reliability testing.
Aug 10, 2020 - 020000 SUSPENSION
Some Model S and Model X vehicles might have front stabilizer bars with improperly vulcanized bushings that make a squeak noise when driving over road imperfections.
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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