Tesla software fix for 1.8m EVs to stop hood flying open

Tesla has issued a software fix for 1.8 million EVs to stop the hood or frunk lid from flying open while driving.

The fix includes specific Model Year (MY) 2017-2024 Model 3 EVs manufactured between September 6, 2017 and July 15, 2024, equipped with a hood latch produced in China, and all delivered MY 2013-2024 Model S, MY 2016-2024 Model X, and MY 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles, says Electrek, adding Tesla was first made aware of a problem with its hood’s latch in China earlier this year.

“It took a few months, but it figured out an issue that could result in drivers not being notified that the latch wasn’t properly closed before starting to drive.

“After a customer action opens the hood, the latch assembly may not detect an open condition and prevent driver notification of the hood open state when the vehicle is placed into drive.”

Electrek says that unknowingly driving a vehicle with an unlatched hood may result in the hood fully opening and obstructing the driver’s view, increasing collision risk.

“Following the findings in China, Tesla conducted investigations in Europe and North America and it found the same problem and some warranty claims matching the problem.

“It decided to do a safety recall involving 1.8 million vehicles,” says Electrek, adding Tesla has already started to deploy the software fix to its fleet through the 2024.20.100 software update.