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Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta may act unsafely at intersections
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Software that lets the vehicle go over the speed limit or move through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable way increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V085000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Feb 15, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Part affected | Steering:automated/adaptive Steering |
| Vehicles covered | 8 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2023 |
| 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
Tesla is recalling Model S, Model X, Model 3 and Model Y vehicles that have the Full Self-Driving Beta software, or are waiting for it to be installed. The software may let the car behave unsafely at intersections, for example going straight through an intersection from a turn-only lane, entering a stop-sign intersection without coming to a full stop, or going into an intersection on a steady yellow light. It may also respond poorly to changes in posted speed limits or allow speeding.
What you should do
2. Contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 with questions; the fix is an over-the-air software update.
3. The repair is free.
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 23V085000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (8)
Who to contact
Tesla — official Tesla recall lookup
Customer service: 1-877-798-3752
The bigger picture
- Tesla Steering Recalls Address Assist Loss and Other Control Risks · all 4 Tesla recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING
- Summary
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD Beta) software or pending installation. The FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through an intersection while in a turn-only lane, entering a stop sign-controlled intersection without coming to a complete stop, or proceeding into an intersection during a steady yellow traffic signal without due caution. In addition, the system may respond insufficiently to changes in posted speed limits or not adequately account for the driver's adjustment of the vehicle's speed to exceed posted speed limits.
- Safety risk
- FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-001. (over-the-air software update)
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.