2021 Tesla Model 3 Automatic Emergency Braking Recall (22V317)
Tesla, Inc. · 7 vehicles · Reported May 9, 2022
Tesla, Inc. is recalling 7 2021 Tesla Model 3; 2021 Tesla Model Y vehicles. The fisheye and narrow camera cable terminals were incorrectly installed in the cable harness connector, resulting in swapped camera views. Swapped camera views can prevent the vehicle's cameras from detecting crossing objects and high-curvature lane lines, impairing the Autosteer and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) performance, and increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 22V317 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V317000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | SB-22-17-007 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | May 9, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2021 Tesla Model 3; 2021 Tesla Model Y |
| Units affected | 7 |
| Component | Forward Collision Avoidance > Automatic Emergency Braking |
| Safety risk | Swapped camera views can prevent the vehicle's cameras from detecting crossing objects and high-curvature lane lines, impairing the Autosteer and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) performance, and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021 Tesla Model 3 in recall 22V317?
The fisheye and narrow camera cable terminals were incorrectly installed in the cable harness connector, resulting in swapped camera views.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Model 3 and 2021 Model Y vehicles. The fisheye and narrow camera cable terminals were incorrectly installed in the cable harness connector, resulting in swapped camera views.
Is it safe to drive a 2021 Model 3 with recall 22V317?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Swapped camera views can prevent the vehicle's cameras from detecting crossing objects and high-curvature lane lines, impairing the Autosteer and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) performance, and increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Swapped camera views can prevent the vehicle's cameras from detecting crossing objects and high-curvature lane lines, impairing the Autosteer and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) performance, and increasing 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 automatic emergency braking.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V317?
Recall 22V317 covers 7 vehicles: 2021 Tesla Model 3; 2021 Tesla Model Y.
NHTSA lists 7 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Tesla | Model 3 |
| 2021 | Tesla | Model Y |
What is the fix for the Model 3 automatic emergency braking recall?
Yes. Tesla Service will correct the swapped terminals and recalibrate the cameras, free of charge.
Tesla Service will correct the swapped terminals and recalibrate the cameras, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-17-007.
When was recall 22V317 announced?
Tesla, Inc. reported recall 22V317 to NHTSA on May 9, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as July 8, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| May 9, 2022 | Tesla, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V317000. |
| July 8, 2022 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 53 months ago. If your Model 3 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Model 3 is part of recall 22V317?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V317 is open on your Model 3, 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 22V317000. 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 3 owners do about recall 22V317?
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 22V317000 applies to your Model 3.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Tesla dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any automatic emergency braking 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 3 owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 1,743 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 285 of them about the driver assistance.
Since recall 22V317 was reported on May 9, 2022, owners have filed 144 complaints with NHTSA about the driver assistance on these vehicles. 30 of them (21%) 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 driver assistance and were received on or after May 9, 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 driver assistance issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 1,743 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 285 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
- 2021 Tesla Model 3: 664 complaints in total, 125 about the driver assistance
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds with the cruise control activated, the vehicle would independently slow down without incident. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the failure was referred to as phantom braking. The service center had yet to be notified of the failure.
2021 Tesla Model Y owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11492274, filed November 4, 2022
Several times on residential speed control the system does not recognize yellow flashing school speed reduction signs. Never slows or breaks. The speed of 25 mph does not register on the screed (other speed signs do). I told tesla service center when other services were being done. They said they were aware.
2021 Tesla Model Y owner, OK, NHTSA complaint 11641759, filed February 10, 2025
The Adaptive cruse control would stop working off an on. also it would give false land departure warnings causing driver to swerve thinking they were going to run into another care…
2021 Tesla Model Y owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11655447, filed April 18, 2025
Can recall 22V317 make my Model 3 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 22V317000 does not automatically make your Model 3 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))?
Driver assistance systems such as automatic emergency braking, lane keeping and adaptive cruise rely on software and sensors. Phantom braking or a system that shuts off can be dangerous, and these complaints often return after an update.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2021 Tesla Model 3 has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
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.
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 22V317
Did the recall 22V317 fix work?
Since recall 22V317 was reported on May 9, 2022, owners have filed 144 complaints with NHTSA about the driver assistance on these vehicles. 30 of them (21%) 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 July 8, 2022.
Is the 22V317000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Model 3 is part of recall 22V317000?
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 22V317000 (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.