Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 24V051000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Tesla, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2024-01-30.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V051000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Component
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Vehicles affected
2,193,869
Reported to NHTSA
2024-01-30
Owners notified
2024-02-21

Defect description

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Safety risk

Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.

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

35 model years across 5 models.

ModelYears on record
Tesla Cybertruck2024
Tesla Model 32023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Tesla Model S2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012
Tesla Model X2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Tesla Model Y2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019

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.