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HighNHTSA·23V489000·Announced 2023-07-14

Tesla Recalls 2023 Model S, X, and Y for Camera Misalignment

Tesla is recalling 2023 Model S, X, and Y vehicles because a misaligned forward-facing camera may disable active safety features without warning, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

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 where active safety features may fail without warning, increasing crash risk, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Tesla, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The recall addresses a potential misalignment of the forward-facing camera. This defect may cause active safety features, including emergency braking, forward collision warning, and lane assist, to become unavailable without alerting the driver.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notes that safety features becoming unavailable without warning may increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Tesla Service will inspect and adjust the pitch angle of the camera, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 12, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-17-006.

The recalled product

Product
TESLA MODEL Y, MODEL S, MODEL X
Brand
TESLA
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Active Safety Systems
Hazard
Affected units
1,337

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 Y
  • MODEL S
  • MODEL X

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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