Tesla Recalls 2023 Model S, X, and Y for Rearview Camera Software Issue
Tesla is recalling 2023 Model S, X, and Y vehicles because a software defect may prevent the rearview camera from displaying, 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 a software defect increases the risk of a crash, but no specific 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 equipped with the full self-driving computer 4.0. The recall affects vehicles running software release version 2023.44.30 through 2023.44.30.6 or 2023.44.100. A total of 199,575 vehicles are affected by this recall.
The defect involves software instability that may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update to correct the issue, which is provided free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 22, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- TESLA MODEL S, MODEL Y, MODEL X
- Brand
- TESLA
- Manufacturer
- Tesla, Inc.
- Affected units
- 199,575
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 S
- MODEL Y
- MODEL X
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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