The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·22V263000·Announced 2022-04-18

Tesla Model 3 Speedometer Unit Display May Fail in Track Mode

Tesla is recalling certain 2018-2022 Model 3 Performance vehicles because the speedometer's mph/km/h unit display may fail in Track Mode. Drivers may not know their vehicle's speed, increasing crash risk. Tesla will provide a free software update.

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: This is a risk-of-harm product (safety-critical speedometer display) where no injuries or crashes have been reported. Per the rubric, unreported safety risks score 3 (High). The source explicitly states 'increasing the risk of a crash' but does not report actual incidents.

Plain-English summary

Tesla, Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance vehicles. While in Track Mode, the speedometer may fail to display the unit of speed (the 'mph' or 'km/h' indicator). These vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 101.

The driver may not know how fast the vehicle is traveling without the mph or km/h unit display, increasing the risk of a crash.

Tesla will fix this issue through a free over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owners were notified by mail on June 17, 2022. For assistance, owners can contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752, the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
TESLA MODEL 3
Brand
TESLA
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Electrical System / Display
Hazard
Affected units
48,184

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 (1)

  • MODEL 3

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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