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Tesla Autosteer controls may allow driver misuse
high How serious is it? About this label
If the driver does not stay responsible for driving and ready to take over, or does not notice that Autosteer has been canceled or was never on, the chance of a crash goes up. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V838000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Part affected | Electrical System:adas:autonomous/self Driving:software |
| 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 Autosteer, a driver-assistance feature that helps steer the car. Autosteer still requires the driver to stay in charge of driving and take over when needed. In certain situations, the way the feature's controls are presented may not be clear or noticeable enough to keep drivers from using Autosteer in ways it was not designed for, or to make clear when it is not on.
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 23V838000. 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 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:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE
- Summary
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy. In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature.
- Safety risk
- In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-008. (over-the-air software update)
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.