TESLA MODEL 3 (2020) recall — Electrical System
Tesla is recalling 2020 Model 3 vehicles with rolling stop feature that may not stop at stop signs, increasing crash risk. Owners must update software to disable the feature.
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Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Tesla is recalling 2020 Model 3 vehicles that have a feature allowing the car to roll through stop signs without stopping. This could lead to crashes if the vehicle doesn't stop at intersections. The fix is a free software update that disables this feature. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80039-tesla-model-3-2020-recall-rolling-stop-feature-may-cause.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80039-tesla-model-3-2020-recall-rolling-stop-feature-may-cause · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V037000
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“Tesla Model 3 (2020) Recall: Rolling Stop Feature May Cause Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80039-tesla-model-3-2020-recall-rolling-stop-feature-may-cause. Based on NHTSA recall #22V037000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V037000).
Why it’s dangerous
The rolling stop feature in Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may cause the vehicle to travel through stop signs without stopping. This can lead to crashes if the vehicle doesn't stop at intersections when required by traffic rules.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020 Tesla Model 3 vehicles with Full Self-Driving (Beta) software are affected. Drivers using the rolling stop feature at intersections are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Tesla Model 3 has the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software. The recall covers vehicles with this feature that may roll through stop signs without stopping.
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What to do — step by step
Update Software
Tesla will send a free over-the-air software update to disable the rolling stop feature in the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software.
Contact Tesla
Owners can contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 to confirm eligibility for the update.
What NHTSA says to do
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that disables the "rolling stop" functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-001.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The rolling stop feature in Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may cause the vehicle to travel through stop signs without stopping, increasing crash risk.
How do I know if my car is affected?
Your 2020 Tesla Model 3 with Full Self-Driving (Beta) software is affected if it rolls through stop signs without stopping.
Is there a deadline to update my software?
The recall notice does not specify a deadline for the software update.
Contact Tesla
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tesla to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V037000 — Tesla Tesla Hello, I own a Tesla that is covered by recall 22V037000 from Tesla. The official recall notice states: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that disables the "rolling stop" functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-001. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #22V037000 (January 27, 2022)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.