More than 230,000 Tesla vehicles recalled over rearview camera malfunctions
Jonathan Limehouse
- The recall affects 2023-2025 Model X and Model Y vehicles, and 2024-2025 Model 3 and Model S vehicles.
- Tesla will issue a free over-the-air software update to address the issue and will replace computers in vehicles with or nearing circuit board setback.
- This recall comes as the NHTSA is separately investigating 2.5 million Teslas for crashes potentially linked to their remote summoning features.
More than 230,000 Teslas have been recalled over an issue with sure models’ rearview cameras, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
The agency announced the recall on Monday, citing a computer circuit board shortage as the rationale for the Tesla models’ rearview cameras failing to display an image. The setback of the display could boost the hazard of a crash, the agency said.
Also, due to this issue, the recalled Teslas fall short to comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard’s “rear visibility” requirements, according to the safety administration.
Tesla did not immediately respond to USA TODAY’s request for comment on Friday.
Here is what to recognize about the recalled Teslas, including which models are affected and how owners can remedy the issue.
What Tesla models are affected by the recall?
Included in the 239,382 recalled Tesla vehicles are:
- Model 3 2024-2025
- Model S 2024-2025
- Model X 2023-2025
- Model Y 2023-2025
How can Tesla owners fix the rearview camera issue?
Tesla owners can fix the rearview camera issue by installing a free over-the-air software update, the safety administration said.
Tesla will also replace the computers of any vehicles that may have experienced a circuit board setback or are potentially nearing a circuit board setback free of fee, according to the federal government agency.
Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed out on March 7.
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Feds investigating 2.5 million Tesla vehicles over self-driving characteristic
Also this week, the safety administration announced that it is investigating 2.5 million Teslas over reports that multiple crashes were caused by the vehicles’ remote intelligent Summon or Actually intelligent Summon features.
According to the agency, both features “allow a user to remotely shift the vehicle to the user or to another designated location, through (the) use of a phone app.”
Following the preliminary evaluation of the characteristic, the agency must decide whether or not to update the probe to an engineering analysis before seeking a recall, Reuters reported.
Check to view if your car is recalled
Are you looking to view if any recalls were issued on your vehicle? If the car isn’t listed below, owners can check USA TODAY’s automotive recall database or search NHTSA’s database for recent recalls. The NHTSA website allows you to search for recalls based on your vehicle identification number or VIN.
