Tesla Model 3, Model X +2 more: Forward collision avoidance — external/pedestrian alert

Affects Tesla Model 3, Model X, Model Y, Model S · 2017–2022 — about 595K vehicles.

The hazard

Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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, including Summon and Smart Summon, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 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 supersedes recall 22V-063. Vehicles configured with Summon or Smart Summon and already remedied under 22V-063 will need to have the new remedy software installed.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational