2021-2022 Tesla Model S Automated Recall (22V037)
Tesla, Inc. · 53,822 vehicles · Reported January 27, 2022
Tesla, Inc. is recalling 53,822 2021-2022 Tesla Model 3; 2021-2022 Tesla Model S; 2021-2022 Tesla Model X; 2021-2022 Tesla Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop. Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash. The fix is an over-the-air software update.
Recall 22V037 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V037000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | SB-22-00-001 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | January 27, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2021-2022 Tesla Model 3; 2021-2022 Tesla Model S; 2021-2022 Tesla Model X; 2021-2022 Tesla Model Y |
| Units affected | 53,822 |
| Component | Steering > Automated / Adaptive Steering |
| Safety risk | Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Over-the-air software update |
What is wrong with the 2021-2022 Tesla Model S in recall 22V037?
The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop.
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2022 Model S with recall 22V037?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the automated and adaptive steering.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V037?
Recall 22V037 covers 53,822 vehicles: 2021-2022 Tesla Model 3; 2021-2022 Tesla Model S; 2021-2022 Tesla Model X; 2021-2022 Tesla Model Y.
NHTSA lists 53,822 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | Tesla | Model 3 |
| 2021-2022 | Tesla | Model S |
| 2021-2022 | Tesla | Model X |
| 2021-2022 | Tesla | Model Y |
What is the fix for the Model S automated recall?
Yes. The fix is an over-the-air software update.
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that disables the "rolling stop" functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-001.
When was recall 22V037 announced?
Tesla, Inc. reported recall 22V037 to NHTSA on January 27, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as March 28, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| January 27, 2022 | Tesla, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V037000. |
| March 28, 2022 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 56 months ago. If your Model S was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Model S is part of recall 22V037?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V037 is open on your Model S, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 22V037000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Model S owners do about recall 22V037?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V037000 applies to your Model S.
- Call a Tesla dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Keep a simple log of any automated and adaptive steering symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Model S owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 3,858 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 319 of them about the steering.
Since recall 22V037 was reported on January 27, 2022, owners have filed 295 complaints with NHTSA about the steering on these vehicles. 31 of them (11%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the steering and were received on or after January 27, 2022, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related steering issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 3,858 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 319 of them involve the steering. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2021 Tesla Model Y: 1,079 complaints in total, 93 about the steering
- 2022 Tesla Model Y: 865 complaints in total, 58 about the steering
- 2022 Tesla Model 3: 765 complaints in total, 36 about the steering
- 2021 Tesla Model 3: 664 complaints in total, 26 about the steering
- 2021 Tesla Model S: 179 complaints in total, 29 about the steering
- 2022 Tesla Model S: 138 complaints in total, 21 about the steering
- 2022 Tesla Model X: 127 complaints in total, 44 about the steering
- 2021 Tesla Model X: 41 complaints in total, 12 about the steering
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
Back tires are popping in the inner wall I’m on my 6th tires for the years same thing keeps happening. Steering wheel is falling apart Tesla is refusing to fix it.
2022 Tesla Model S owner, NV, NHTSA complaint 11764281, filed September 15, 2026
My Tesla plaid arrived with a yoke steering wheel. The sales associate told me that it's easy to get used to, and that it works well. I have driven the car for a couple weeks now and it is clearly a safety hazard.
2022 Tesla Model S owner, NV, NHTSA complaint 11447274, filed January 13, 2022
I have used the self driving feature of my 2022 Tesla Model S on several highway trips, most recently a round trip between Seattle and Palm Springs. The following problems with the Tesla self driving feature were noted. (My car has only the basic self driving feature, not the full self driving upgrade) 1.
2022 Tesla Model S owner, WA, NHTSA complaint 11463556, filed May 5, 2022
Can recall 22V037 make my Model S a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this automated and adaptive steering recall means their Model S qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
A steering problem on the 2021-2022 Tesla Model S is the kind of safety defect that California law treats seriously. Fewer repair attempts may be needed for a claim than with a comfort or convenience defect.
Because the remedy is an over-the-air update, there may be no repair order unless you take the 2021-2022 Tesla Model S in. If the symptom continues after the update, get it documented at the dealer so it counts.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
A software update can count as a repair attempt, especially if you complained about the problem or the update keeps being repeated. I've seen dealers do the same software update five or six times with no fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 22V037
Did the recall 22V037 fix work?
Since recall 22V037 was reported on January 27, 2022, owners have filed 295 complaints with NHTSA about the steering on these vehicles. 31 of them (11%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed March 28, 2022.
Is the 22V037000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Model S is part of recall 22V037000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 22V037000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Tesla. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.