Tesla will fix the issue through a software update that will both tweak the default regenerative braking level and let users customize the system’s strength. The update will also notify drivers when the accelerator pedal is pressed for a long time.
Tesla has disbanded its PR team and has not commented on the recall. However, Bloomberg points out that Chinese drivers have complained multiple times about acceleration and braking issues. One driver used the 2021 Shanghai auto show to highlight a serious crash where her father nearly died after the brakes failed. Tesla apologized, but did not acknowledge a glitch and noted the high speed before the collision.
