Tesla 2021-10-29 Vehicles serious NHTSA
Vehicles · NHTSA · Recall #NHTSA-21V846000
2021 Tesla Model X Recall
Issued October 29, 2021 · Tesla
In October 2021, Tesla recalled the 2021 Tesla Model X, a serious vehicles recall reported by the NHTSA. Affected owners are eligible for a repair. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
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.
What you should do
- 1 Keep using 2021 Tesla Model X only as advised. See the remedy below.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact Tesla to arrange your repair. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Repair): 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.
Recall details
- Brand
- Tesla
- Category
- Vehicles
- Recall date
- October 29, 2021
- Units affected
- Not reported
- Sold at
- Not listed
- Recall number
- NHTSA-21V846000
- Made in
- Not listed
- Issuing agency
- NHTSA
In context
- Tesla has 71 recalls in our database, including 1 rated Critical.
- We're tracking 1,755 Vehicles recalls in our database.
- This is the 195th Vehicles recall we've logged in 2021.