Tesla 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.
The short version
Tesla, Inc. reported a problem with the electrical system software. Here is what owners need to know.
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."
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
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, including Summon and Smart Summon, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 22V-235.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2017–2022 | Tesla Model 3 |
| 2020–2022 | Tesla Model S |
| 2020–2022 | Tesla Model X |
| 2020–2022 | Tesla Model Y |
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