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Tesla when the 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device for the center display reaches lifetime wear, the eMMC controller will no longer be able to maintain the integrity of the filesystem, causing a failure in some of the center display functions.

NHTSA campaign 21V-035 · Reported January 29, 2021 · 134,951 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Tesla Model S and Model X
VEHICLES AFFECTED
134,951
REMEDY
Owners should ensure their vehicles are operating firmware release 2020.48.48.12 or newer, which will alert owners if the eMMC is approaching lifetime wear.
COST
Free

The short version

Tesla, Inc. reported a problem with the visibility defroster/defogger/hvac system. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

When the 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device for the center display reaches lifetime wear, the eMMC controller will no longer be able to maintain the integrity of the filesystem, causing a failure in some of the center display functions.

WHY IT MATTERS

The eMMC controller wear-out condition can cause the loss of the rearview camera display, defrost/defog control settings, and exterior turn signal lighting, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Tesla will notify owners, and will replace the VCM daughterboard with one containing an enhanced eMMC controller, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 21V-035.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2012–2018Tesla Model S
2016–2018Tesla Model X

What changed

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