2017-2022 Tesla Model 3/S/X/Y Recall 22V235: PWS Sound

Recall 22V235 covers 594,894 2017-2022 Tesla Model 3, Model X, Model Y, and Model S vehicles. Tesla fixes Boombox software free over the air.

What's wrong?

The affected part is the vehicle firmware, the software that tells the external pedestrian warning speaker when to make its required sound. On the 2017-2022 Tesla Model 3, Model X, Model Y and Model S vehicles in this recall, that speaker is part of the Pedestrian Warning System, which alerts people outside the vehicle that an electric vehicle is moving.

The problem is in firmware releases that allow the Boombox feature to play preset or custom sounds through that same external speaker while the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral or Reverse. That also applies when Summon or Smart Summon is in use. Those Boombox sounds can cover up the required pedestrian warning sound, so the warning system does not meet the minimum sound requirement.

There is no warning sign before failure. An owner will not get a specific alert that Boombox sound is interfering with the pedestrian warning sound.

Who's affected?

Spans Model 3, Model S, Model X, and Model Y across the 2017-2022 model years, with the same firmware family tied to both pedestrian alert and electrical system software.

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.

What's the safety risk?

When PWS sounds are obscured, pedestrians have less warning that the vehicle is approaching, increasing the risk of a crash. Accept the Tesla software update promptly when it is available for your vehicle. Repair is free at any franchised Tesla dealer.

What should I do?

1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2017-2022 Tesla Model 3, Model X, Model Y, or Model S is included in this recall.
2. Contact Tesla service to confirm whether the free OTA software update is complete for your VIN.
3. Install the free OTA software update that disables Boombox while the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral, Reverse, Summon, and Smart Summon so the Pedestrian Warning System is not obscured.
4. Reference recall number 22V235 when you contact Tesla service or customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
5. Avoid using Boombox while driving until Tesla confirms the update is installed.

What happens at the repair

Tesla handles this recall with an over the air software update, so the fix does not require a parts replacement. The update disables Boombox sounds while the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral, or Reverse, including Summon and Smart Summon. The recall remedy is free. Vehicles already repaired under recall 22V-063 still need the newer remedy software installed. Reimbursement is not offered for this campaign because Tesla says there is no paid repair tied to the underlying condition and owners receive the OTA firmware update at no cost.

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Source documents

• Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) · RCLYLY
• Download Quarterly Report (PDF) · RCLQRT
• Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) · RCONL
• Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) · RCRIT
• Download Recall Report (PDF) · RCLRPT
• Download Misc. Document (PDF) · RMISC
• Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF) · RCAK

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →