# Service bulletin SB\-25\-16\-003

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 11020189
- Published by NHTSA: 2025\-07\-04
- Manufacturer's number: SB\-25\-16\-003
- Manufacturer's date: 2025\-06\-03
- Campaign id or software version: SB\-25\-16\-003
- NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

On certain Model S and Model X vehicles, the battery powered Pyrotechnic High Voltage \(HV\) Battery Disconnect will reach the end of its battery lifespan in the near future, which will trigger alerts and may limit the vehicle’s performance.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2025/MC-11020189-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2025/MC-11020189-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Electrical system

## Vehicles listed

- 2012 to 2020 TESLA MODEL S
- 2015 TESLA MODEL X
- 2016 to 2020 TESLA MODEL X

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [24V153000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V153000.md), 2024-02-27: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- [24V051000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V051000.md), 2024-01-30: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- [23V838000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V838000.md), 2023-12-12: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:SOFTWARE
- [22V235000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V235000.md), 2022-04-12: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
- [22V063000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V063000.md), 2022-02-04: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- [2021038](/recalls/tc/2021038.md), 2021-01-29: Electrical
- [2016614](/recalls/tc/2016614.md), 2016-12-08: Electrical
- [2014009](/recalls/tc/2014009.md), 2014-01-21: Electrical
- [14V006000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V006000.md), 2014-01-13: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ACCESSORY; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [SB\-22\-11\-002 R1](/bulletins/11001922.md), 2024-06-20, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. One or both front door drive units and front door harnesses may require replacement due to corrosion.
- [SB\-15\-44\-006 R2](/bulletins/10234052.md), 2023-04-10, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Some customers in Europe have vehicles with one charger, which limits the vehicle?s charging rate to 16 A when the vehicle is connected to a charging station capable of supplying more than 16 A single phase. The vehicle?s 3\-phase charging capability is unaffected.
- [SB2117007](/bulletins/10212802.md), 2022-05-31, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On certain Model S, Model X, and Fremont\-built Model 3 vehicles, the Printed Circuit Board \(PCB\) for the RH side repeater camera may lose electrical continuity over time, resulting in premature failure of the camera.
- [SB2117006](/bulletins/10212801.md), 2022-05-31, Service bulletin: BACK OVER PREVENTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On certain Model S, Model X, and Fremont\-built Model 3 vehicles, the Printed Circuit Board \(PCB\) for the LH side repeater camera may lose electrical continuity over time, resulting in premature failure of the camera.
- [SB2217004](/bulletins/10210726.md), 2022-05-02, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On certain Model S, Model X, and Fremont\-built Model 3 vehicles, the Printed Circuit Board \(PCB\) for the LH and RH side repeater cameras may lose electrical continuity over time, resulting in premature failure of the cameras.
- [SB2117007](/bulletins/10208327.md), 2022-02-28, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; BACK OVER PREVENTION. On certain Model S, Model X, and Fremont\-built Model 3 vehicles, the Printed Circuit Board \(PCB\) for the RH side repeater camera may lose electrical continuity over time, resulting in premature failure of the camera.
- [SB2117006](/bulletins/10208326.md), 2022-02-28, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; BACK OVER PREVENTION. On certain Model S, Model X, and Fremont\-built Model 3 vehicles, the Printed Circuit Board \(PCB\) for the LH side repeater camera may lose electrical continuity over time, resulting in premature failure of the camera.
- [SB\-18\-15\-008 R1](/bulletins/10194274.md), 2021-05-24, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HUD:CAMERA/SENSOR; VISIBILITY; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. Certain Model X vehicles were manufactured with triple camera windshield brackets that were not properly secured to the windshield. The bracket may look uneven and/or move when manipulated. However, there is no effect on Autopilot functionality or rear view mirror stability.
- [SB\-20\-39\-002](/bulletins/10181261.md), 2020-10-19, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. The front drive unit contains an inverter that did not go through internal reliability testing.
- [SB\-20\-00\-001](/bulletins/10172384.md), 2020-03-09, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tesla is committed to continuous improvement of the security of its products and advises customers to always install the latest mobile app and vehicle software releases to remain as secure as possible. On approximately May 1, 2020, the Tesla connectivity network is undergoing enhancements for increased security, reliability, and scalability. In order for vehicles to maintain compatibility with and access to features requiring Tesla network connectivity \(such as receiving future over\-the\-air software updates, accessing the mobile app and associated features, utilizing voice commands, receiving streaming media content, etc.\), vehicles must be running software version 2019.40.2.3 or newer.

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