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Tesla Boombox Feature May Mask Pedestrian Warning Sound
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The notice says pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if these warning sounds are covered up, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V063000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Feb 4, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Part affected | Electrical System:software |
| Vehicles covered | 7 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2022 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer; this one can be delivered as an over-the-air software update |
What's wrong, in plain English
On certain Tesla Model S, Model X, Model Y, and Model 3 vehicles, a feature called Boombox lets sounds play through an outside speaker while the car is moving. This can be loud enough to cover up the warning sounds the vehicle is supposed to make so pedestrians nearby can hear it approaching. Because those warning sounds may be muffled, people walking near the vehicle may not notice it coming.
What you should do
2. Contact Tesla, or call Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
3. Tesla will send an over-the-air software update that disables Boombox while driving, free of charge.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 22V063000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (7)
Who to contact
Tesla — official Tesla recall lookup
Customer service: 1-877-798-3752
The bigger picture
- Tesla Electrical System Recalls: Camera, Warning Sound, and Power Problems · all 14 Tesla recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Summary
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
- Safety risk
- Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 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 has been superseded by Recall 22V-235. Tesla's number for the new recall is SB-22-00-003. (over-the-air software update)
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.