Tesla is issuing a software upgrade to over 362,000 versions of its Model S, Model X, Model 3 and Model Y vehicles because those with its full self-driving beta software may be “unsafe around intersections,” according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report.
Tesla said vehicles with the full self-driving beta software or pending installation may allow it to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an “unlawful or unpredictable manner,” increasing the risk of a crash.
Examples of what vehicles could do include traveling straight through an intersection while in a turn-only lane, entering an intersection with a stop sign without coming to a complete stop or going through an intersection during a steady yellow traffic signal without caution.
The recall also noted the system may not respond sufficiently to changes in posted speed limits or not account for the driver’s adjustment of the vehicle’s speed to exceed speed limits.
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Which Tesla vehicles are recalled?
At least 362,758 vehicles equipped with full self-driving beta software or pending installation are affected by the recall. The vehicles included in the recall are:
- 2016-2023 Tesla Model S
- 2016-2023 Tesla Model X
- 2017-2023 Tesla Model 3
- 2020-2023 Tesla Model Y
The NHTSA said Tesla administered the recall voluntarily “out of an abundance of caution.” The company is not aware of any injuries or death related to the affected issue.
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What do I do if my Tesla vehicle is part of the recall?
Tesla will be notifying affected owner by mail by April 15. The company will release an over-the-air software update, free of charge, meaning it will be done remotely and vehicles do not need to be taken to dealers.
Tesla owners can check if their vehicle is part of the recall by entering their vehicle identification number on the NHTSA website.
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