SB-23-00-001 Full Self-Driving Software May Cause Crash – 2016-2023 Tesla

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-085
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Tesla, Inc. MAR 09, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-085 Manufacturer Recall No. : SB-23-00-001 Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Tesla, Inc.
Address : 1 Tesla Road
Austin TX 78725 Company phone : 6506815000
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 362,758 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information :
Vehicle 1 : 2016-2023 Tesla Model S Vehicle Type :
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : The subject population includes certain Model S, Model X, Model 3 and Model Y vehicles that have installed or are pending installation of a software release that contains the Autosteer on City Streets feature (“Full Self-Driving Beta” or “FSD Beta”). Affected vehicles were identified based on vehicle manufacturing, configuration and software records.
Production Dates : SEP 09, 2016 – JAN 09, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Vehicle 2 : 2020-2023 Tesla Model Y Vehicle Type :
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : The subject population includes certain Model S, Model X, Model 3 and Model Y vehicles that have installed or are pending installation of a software release that contains the Autosteer on City Streets feature (“Full Self-Driving Beta” or “FSD Beta”). Affected vehicles were identified based on vehicle manufacturing, configuration and software records.
Production Dates : JAN 13, 2020 – JAN 31, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-085 Page 2 Vehicle 3 : 2017-2023 Tesla Model 3 Vehicle Type :
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : The subject population includes certain Model S, Model X, Model 3 and Model Y vehicles that have installed or are pending installation of a software release that contains the Autosteer on City Streets feature (“Full Self-Driving Beta” or “FSD Beta”). Affected vehicles were identified based on vehicle manufacturing, configuration and software records.
Production Dates : JUL 16, 2017 – JAN 18, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Vehicle 4 : 2016-2023 Tesla Model X Vehicle Type :
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : The subject population includes certain Model S, Model X, Model 3 and Model Y vehicles that have installed or are pending installation of a software release that contains the Autosteer on City Streets feature (“Full Self-Driving Beta” or “FSD Beta”). Affected vehicles were identified based on vehicle manufacturing, configuration and software records.
Production Dates : NOV 09, 2016 – JAN 15, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : FSD Beta is an SAE Level 2 driver support feature that can provide steering and braking/acceleration support to the driver under certain operating limitations. With FSD Beta, as with all SAE Level 2 driver support features, the driver is responsible for operation of the vehicle whenever the feature is engaged and must constantly supervise the feature and intervene (e.g., steer, brake or accelerate) as needed to maintain safe operation of the vehicle. In certain rare circumstances and within the operating limitations of FSD Beta, when the feature is engaged, the feature could potentially infringe upon local traffic laws or customs while executing certain driving maneuvers in the following conditions before some drivers may intervene: 1) traveling or turning through certain intersections during a stale yellow traffic light; 2) the perceived duration of the vehicle’s static position at certain intersections with a stop sign, particularly when the intersection is clear of any other road users;
3) adjusting vehicle speed while traveling through certain variable speed zones, based on detected speed limit signage and/or the vehicle’s speed offset setting that is adjusted by the driver; and 4) negotiating a lane change out of certain turn-only lanes to continue traveling straight. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-085 Page 3 FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : In the specific and rare circumstances described above when a Tesla vehicle is operating with a software version of FSD Beta as described below and with FSD Beta engaged, certain driving maneuvers could potentially infringe upon local traffic laws or customs, which could increase the risk of a collision if the driver does not intervene.
Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : As part of FSD Beta’s general design, the feature provides visual and audible warnings in certain circumstances to alert the driver to their constant supervisory responsibility, which customers acknowledge and agree to prior to first using FSD Beta. Independent of any warnings from FSD Beta, the driver’s observations of the vehicle’s operations and environmental surroundings may also indicate that intervention is necessary. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Vehicle Software
Component Description : All versions of FSD Beta leading up to the version that contains the recall remedy. Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Tesla, Inc.
Address : 1 Tesla Road
Austin Texas 78725 Country : United States Chronology :
– On January 25, 2023, as part of regular ongoing communications between Tesla and NHTSA relating to Autopilot and FSD Beta, NHTSA advised Tesla that it had identified potential concerns related to certain operational characteristics of FSD Beta in four specific roadway environments, as described above. NHTSA requested that Tesla address these concerns by filing a recall notice. – In the following days, NHTSA and Tesla met numerous times to discuss the Agency’s concerns and Tesla’s proposed over-the-air (“OTA”) improvements in response. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-085
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
– On February 7, 2023, while not concurring with the agency’s analysis, Tesla decided to administer a voluntary recall out of an abundance of caution. – As of February 14, 2023, Tesla has identified 18 warranty claims, received between May 8, 2019, and September 12, 2022, that may be related to the conditions described above. Tesla is not aware of any injuries or deaths that may be related to such conditions.
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Tesla will deploy an over-the-air (“OTA”) software update at no cost to the
customer. FSD Beta software releases 2022.45.10 or later improve how improve how the feature negotiates certain driving maneuvers during the conditions described above. See attached release notes for details. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production :
Tesla does not plan to include a statement in the Part 577 owner notification about pre-notice reimbursement because there are no out of warranty repairs related to these conditions.
The remedy OTA software update will improve how FSD Beta negotiates certain driving maneuvers during the conditions described above, whereas a software release without the remedy does not contain the improvements.
N/A. Software releases containing the FSD Beta feature are not installed on new vehicles during vehicle manufacturing. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : All Tesla stores and service centers will be notified about this recall on or
shortly after February 16, 2023. Owner notification letters will be mailed in accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 577.7.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : FEB 16, 2023 – FEB 16, 2023
Planned Owner Notification Date : APR 15, 2023 – APR 15, 2023
* NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-085
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Tesla, Inc. FEB 15, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-085 Manufacturer Recall No. : SB-23-00-001 Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Tesla, Inc.
Address : 1 Tesla Road
Austin TX 78725 Company phone : 6506815000
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 362,758 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information :
Vehicle 1 : 2016-2023 Tesla Model S Vehicle Type :
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : The subject population includes certain Model S, Model X, Model 3 and Model Y vehicles that have installed or are pending installation of a software release that contains the Autosteer on City Streets feature (“Full Self-Driving Beta” or “FSD Beta”). Affected vehicles were identified based on vehicle manufacturing, configuration and software records.
Production Dates : SEP 09, 2016 – JAN 09, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Vehicle 2 : 2016-2023 Tesla Model X Vehicle Type :
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : The subject population includes certain Model S, Model X, Model 3 and Model Y vehicles that have installed or are pending installation of a software release that contains the Autosteer on City Streets feature (“Full Self-Driving Beta” or “FSD Beta”). Affected vehicles were identified based on vehicle manufacturing, configuration and software records.
Production Dates : NOV 09, 2016 – JAN 15, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-085 Page 2 Vehicle 3 : 2017-2023 Tesla Model 3 Vehicle Type :
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : The subject population includes certain Model S, Model X, Model 3 and Model Y vehicles that have installed or are pending installation of a software release that contains the Autosteer on City Streets feature (“Full Self-Driving Beta” or “FSD Beta”). Affected vehicles were identified based on vehicle manufacturing, configuration and software records.
Production Dates : JUL 16, 2017 – JAN 18, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Vehicle 4 : 2020-2023 Tesla Model Y Vehicle Type :
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : The subject population includes certain Model S, Model X, Model 3 and Model Y vehicles that have installed or are pending installation of a software release that contains the Autosteer on City Streets feature (“Full Self-Driving Beta” or “FSD Beta”). Affected vehicles were identified based on vehicle manufacturing, configuration and software records.
Production Dates : JAN 13, 2020 – JAN 31, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : FSD Beta is an SAE Level 2 driver support feature that can provide steering and braking/acceleration support to the driver under certain operating limitations. With FSD Beta, as with all SAE Level 2 driver support features, the driver is responsible for operation of the vehicle whenever the feature is engaged and must constantly supervise the feature and intervene (e.g., steer, brake or accelerate) as needed to maintain safe operation of the vehicle. In certain rare circumstances and within the operating limitations of FSD Beta, when the feature is engaged, the feature could potentially infringe upon local traffic laws or customs while executing certain driving maneuvers in the following conditions before some drivers may intervene: 1) traveling or turning through certain intersections during a stale yellow traffic light; 2) the perceived duration of the vehicle’s static position at certain intersections with a stop sign, particularly when the intersection is clear of any other road users;
3) adjusting vehicle speed while traveling through certain variable speed zones, based on detected speed limit signage and/or the vehicle’s speed offset setting that is adjusted by the driver; and 4) negotiating a lane change out of certain turn-only lanes to continue traveling straight. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-085 Page 3 FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : In the specific and rare circumstances described above when a Tesla vehicle is operating with a software version of FSD Beta as described below and with FSD Beta engaged, certain driving maneuvers could potentially infringe upon local traffic laws or customs, which could increase the risk of a collision if the driver does not intervene.
Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : As part of FSD Beta’s general design, the feature provides visual and audible warnings in certain circumstances to alert the driver to their constant supervisory responsibility, which customers acknowledge and agree to prior to first using FSD Beta. Independent of any warnings from FSD Beta, the driver’s observations of the vehicle’s operations and environmental surroundings may also indicate that intervention is necessary. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Vehicle Software
Component Description : All versions of FSD Beta leading up to the version that contains the recall remedy. Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Tesla, Inc.
Address : 1 Tesla Road
Austin Texas 78725 Country : United States Chronology :
– On January 25, 2023, as part of regular ongoing communications between Tesla and NHTSA relating to Autopilot and FSD Beta, NHTSA advised Tesla that it had identified potential concerns related to certain operational characteristics of FSD Beta in four specific roadway environments, as described above. NHTSA requested that Tesla address these concerns by filing a recall notice. – In the following days, NHTSA and Tesla met numerous times to discuss the Agency’s concerns and Tesla’s proposed over-the-air (“OTA”) improvements in response. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-085
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
– On February 7, 2023, while not concurring with the agency’s analysis, Tesla decided to administer a voluntary recall out of an abundance of caution. – As of February 14, 2023, Tesla has identified 18 warranty claims, received between May 8, 2019, and September 12, 2022, that may be related to the conditions described above. Tesla is not aware of any injuries or deaths that may be related to such conditions.
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Tesla will deploy an over-the-air (“OTA”) software update at no cost to the
customer. The OTA update, which we expect to deploy in the coming weeks, will improve how FSD Beta negotiates certain driving maneuvers during the conditions described above. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production :
Tesla does not plan to include a statement in the Part 577 owner notification about pre-notice reimbursement because there are no out of warranty repairs related to these conditions.
The remedy OTA software update will improve how FSD Beta negotiates certain driving maneuvers during the conditions described above, whereas a software release without the remedy does not contain the improvements.
N/A. Software releases containing the FSD Beta feature are not installed on new vehicles during vehicle manufacturing. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : All Tesla stores and service centers will be notified about this recall on or
shortly after February 16, 2023. Owner notification letters will be mailed in accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 577.7.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : FEB 16, 2023 – FEB 16, 2023
Planned Owner Notification Date : APR 15, 2023 – APR 15, 2023
* NR – Not Reported

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