Tesla factory reset muted the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds.
The short version
Tesla, Inc. reported a problem with the warnings external/pedestrian alert. Here is what owners need to know.
A factory reset muted 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 muted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, release 2023.44.30.14, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 24V-153.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2018–2022 | Tesla Model 3 |
| 2013–2021 | Tesla Model S |
| 2020–2021 | Tesla Model X |
| 2020–2022 | Tesla Model Y |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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