Tesla is recalling over 218,000 vehicles due to a defect that causes delayed rearview camera images, potentially increasing the risk of a crash. The recall was announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in a statement.
Affected Models and Years
The recall affects 218,868 units of the Tesla Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X. Specifically, the impacted vehicles include the 2021 and 2022 Tesla Model Y, 2023 Tesla Model Y, 2023 and 2021 Tesla Model 3, 2020 Tesla Model Y, 2022 Tesla Model X, 2022 and 2021 Tesla Model S, 2023 Tesla Model X, 2023 Tesla Model S, 2021 Tesla Model X, and 2017 Tesla Model 3. All these vehicles are equipped with hardware version 3, which Tesla discontinued in January 2024.
Safety Issue Details
According to the NHTSA, the rearview camera display in the affected vehicles may be delayed when the car is shifted into reverse, impairing driver visibility. "Loss of the rearview camera image may affect the driver’s rearview and increase the risk of a collision," the NHTSA said in its recall notice. The agency noted that drivers can continue reversing by performing a shoulder check and using their mirrors.
No Reported Injuries
Tesla stated that there have been no reports of collisions, fatalities, or injuries linked to this issue. However, the company has identified 27 warranty claims and two field reports that may be connected to the problem. The faulty software version is 2026.8.6, and the remedy software is version 2026.8.6.1.
Free Over-the-Air Update
Tesla will provide a free over-the-air software update to all affected customers. The company reported that more than 99.92% of the affected vehicle population have already successfully loaded the remedy firmware. This recall follows the NHTSA closing an investigation last month into about 2.6 million Tesla vehicles over a feature that allowed cars to be moved remotely, determining the issue was only linked to low-speed incidents.
