Tesla Model 3 (2020) Recall: Pedestrian Warning System Sounds May Be Obscured
Tesla is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model 3 vehicles due to the Boombox feature potentially obscuring pedestrian warning system sounds, increasing crash risk. Owners will receive free software updates to disable this feature.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Tesla is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model 3 vehicles because the Boombox feature can block the vehicle's pedestrian warning system sounds, making it harder for pedestrians to hear approaching cars. This could increase the risk of crashes with pedestrians. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80047-tesla-model-3-2020-recall-pedestrian-warning-system-sounds-may.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80047-tesla-model-3-2020-recall-pedestrian-warning-system-sounds-may · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V063000
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“Tesla Model 3 (2020) Recall: Pedestrian Warning System Sounds May Be Obscured.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80047-tesla-model-3-2020-recall-pedestrian-warning-system-sounds-may. Based on NHTSA recall #22V063000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V063000).
Why it’s dangerous
The Boombox feature plays sounds through external speakers while driving, which can mask the vehicle's pedestrian warning system (PWS) sounds. This makes it harder for pedestrians to hear approaching cars, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020-2022 Tesla Model 3 vehicles are affected. Pedestrians near these vehicles may be at higher risk due to potential sound obstruction.
How to tell if you have this one
This recall affects 2020-2022 Tesla Model 3 vehicles. The issue occurs when the Boombox feature is active while the vehicle is moving.
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What to do — step by step
Stop Using Boombox Feature
The software update will disable the Boombox feature when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral, or Reverse modes.
Receive Notification Letter
Tesla will mail owner notification letters by April 5, 2022.
April 5, 2022Contact Tesla Support
Owners can call Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 for assistance.
What NHTSA says to do
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-003. Note: This recall has been superseded by Recall 22V-235. Tesla's number for the new recall is SB-22-00-003.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters expected (expected, per the notice)
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Tesla
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tesla to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V063000 — Tesla Model 3 (2020) Recall: Pedestrian Warning System Sounds May Be Obscured Hello, I own a Tesla Model 3 (2020) Recall: Pedestrian Warning System Sounds May Be Obscured that is covered by recall 22V063000 from Tesla. The official recall notice states: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-003. Note: This recall has been superseded by Recall 22V-235. Tesla's number for the new recall is SB-22-00-003. 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 #22V063000 (April 2, 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.