Tesla Recalls Model 3, S, and X for Rearview Camera Delay
Tesla is recalling certain Model 3, S, and X vehicles because the rearview camera image may not display immediately when reversing, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (reduced rear visibility increasing crash risk) where no injuries or fatalities have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
Tesla, Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model S, 2018-2019 Model X, and 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles equipped with Autopilot Computer 2.5 and specific firmware releases. The recall addresses a defect where the rearview image may not display immediately when the vehicle begins to reverse. This issue causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
The delayed rearview camera image reduces the driver's rear view, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update to correct the issue at no charge to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 17, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- TESLA MODEL 3, MODEL S, MODEL X
- Brand
- TESLA
- Manufacturer
- Tesla, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Electric Vehicle
- Affected units
- 947
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (3)
- MODEL 3
- MODEL S
- MODEL X
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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