Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 22V169000

Back over prevention: display function

Tesla, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2022-03-18.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V169000

Back over prevention: display function

Component
Back over prevention: display function
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Vehicles affected
947
Reported to NHTSA
2022-03-18
Owners notified
2022-05-17

Defect description

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model S, Model X, and 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles equipped with Autopilot Computer 2.5 and operating certain firmware releases. The rearview image may not immediately display when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A delayed rearview camera image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-004.

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

8 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
Tesla Model 32020 2019 2018 2017
Tesla Model S2019 2018
Tesla Model X2019 2018

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.