The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V002000·Announced 2025-01-06

Tesla Model X, Model Y, Model S, and Model 3 Rearview Camera Loss

Tesla is recalling certain 2023–2025 Model X, Model Y, Model S, and Model 3 vehicles because the computer circuit board may short, disabling the rearview camera image. This reduces rear visibility and increases 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 source describes a structural/functional vehicle defect (loss of rear visibility) that increases crash risk. No reported injuries or deaths are mentioned, making this a High-severity vehicle safety defect under the rubric criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Tesla, Inc. is recalling certain 2023–2025 Tesla Model X, Model Y, Model S, and Model 3 vehicles. The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image. This failure means the vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, which requires rear visibility.

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Tesla has released a free over-the-air (OTA) software update to address the issue. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that have experienced a circuit board failure or stress that may lead to failure and will replace the affected computers at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. 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).

The recalled product

Product
TESLA MODEL 3, MODEL S, MODEL Y, MODEL X
Brand
TESLA
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Back-Over Prevention / Rearview Camera
Hazard
Affected units
239,382

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 S
  • MODEL Y
  • MODEL X

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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