The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·22V702000·Announced 2022-09-19

Tesla Model 3 window automatic reversal system may pinch occupants

Tesla recalls 2017–2022 Model 3, 2020–2022 Model Y, and 2021–2022 Model S/X vehicles whose automatic window reversal system may fail to detect obstructions and pinch occupants. A free software update will fix the issue.

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 scenario where the window system could pinch occupants, but no illnesses or injuries have been reported. This fits the rubric criterion for score 3: a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Tesla, Inc. is recalling certain 2017–2022 Model 3, 2020–2022 Model Y, and 2021–2022 Model S and Model X vehicles. The automatic window reversal system in these vehicles may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. This defect means a closing window can exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury. The vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, which governs power-operated window systems.

The recall affects approximately 1,096,762 vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 31, 2032.

Tesla will remedy the defect by performing an over-the-air software update to the automatic window reversal system, at no cost to owners. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for more information. Tesla's recall number is SB-22-00-013.

The recalled product

Product
TESLA MODEL 3, MODEL Y, MODEL S, MODEL X
Brand
TESLA
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Power Window System
Hazard
Affected units
1,096,762

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 (4)

  • MODEL 3
  • MODEL Y
  • MODEL S
  • MODEL X

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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