2021-2022 Tesla Model S Pedestrian Alert Sound Recall (22V063)

Recall 22V063 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2021-2022 Tesla Model S in recall 22V063?

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.

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. 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."

Is it safe to drive a 2021-2022 Model S with recall 22V063?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Model S shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the external and pedestrian alert, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V063?

Recall 22V063 covers 578,607 vehicles: 2021-2022 Tesla Model 3; 2021-2022 Tesla Model S; 2021-2022 Tesla Model X; 2021-2022 Tesla Model Y.

NHTSA lists 578,607 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Model S pedestrian alert sound recall?

Yes. The fix is an over-the-air software update.

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, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-003. Note: This recall has been superseded by Recall 22V-235. Tesla's number for the new recall is SB-22-00-003.

When was recall 22V063 announced?

Tesla, Inc. reported recall 22V063 to NHTSA on February 4, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as April 5, 2022.

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 22V063?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V063 is open on your Model S, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2021-2022 Model S vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should Model S owners do about recall 22V063?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V063000 applies to your Model S.
2. Call a Tesla dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Write down when symptoms involving the external and pedestrian alert happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to 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, 637 of them about the driver assistance.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 3,858 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 637 of them involve the driver assistance. 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, 160 about the driver assistance
• 2022 Tesla Model Y: 865 complaints in total, 142 about the driver assistance
• 2022 Tesla Model 3: 765 complaints in total, 169 about the driver assistance
• 2021 Tesla Model 3: 664 complaints in total, 125 about the driver assistance
• 2021 Tesla Model S: 179 complaints in total, 15 about the driver assistance
• 2022 Tesla Model S: 138 complaints in total, 9 about the driver assistance
• 2022 Tesla Model X: 127 complaints in total, 13 about the driver assistance
• 2021 Tesla Model X: 41 complaints in total, 4 about the driver assistance

Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):

The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model S. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle approached another vehicle that had slowed for a traffic light and did not automatically start braking. The contact manually applied the brakes, but the vehicle crashed into the rear end of the vehicle in front.

2021 Tesla Model S owner, NY, NHTSA complaint 11472761, filed July 7, 2022

On October 17, 2025, while using Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode on my 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid, the car failed to stop at two red lights within a three-hour period. In each case, the car attempted to drive through the intersection even though the signal was solid red.

2021 Tesla Model S owner, IL, NHTSA complaint 11694506, filed October 20, 2025

Tesla has taken away the ability to set maximum speed when using their Full Self Driving. THIS SHOULD BE ILLEGAL!!!! Now, the car can and will do 85 on a 60mph freeway! Sometimes you can't even tell you're speeding that fast until it's too late.

2021 Tesla Model S owner, WA, NHTSA complaint 11767911, filed September 29, 2026

Can recall 22V063 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.

Recall 22V063000 does not automatically make your Model S a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?

When a driver assistance feature on the 2021-2022 Tesla Model S brakes for no reason or stops working, it affects both safety and value. Software fixes do not always hold, which is why repeat repair records matter.

This recall is handled by an over-the-air software update, so many owners never visit a dealer. If the problem returns after the update, take the 2021-2022 Tesla Model S to the dealer and make sure the visit is written up on a repair order. An update that does not work is still a failed repair.

Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 22V235000.

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.

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