Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 21V00D000

Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior

Tesla, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2021-12-21.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V00D000

Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior

Component
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Vehicles affected
356,309
Reported to NHTSA
2021-12-21
Owners notified
2022-04-25

Defect description

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles. The rearview camera cable harness may be damaged by the opening and closing of the trunk lid, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

Tesla Service will inspect and install a guide protector and new cable harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-17-008.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
Tesla Model 32020 2019 2018 2017

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.