Austin, TX – June 10, 2026 – Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is recalling 218,868 electric cars and SUVs whose rearview cameras may fail to show an image. This defect reduces visibility while backing up, upping the chances of a crash and injury or property damage.
The following vehicles are affected:
- 2017 Tesla Model 3
- 2021 – 2023 Tesla Model 3
- 2021 – 2023 Tesla Model S
- 2021 – 2023 Tesla Model X
- 2020 – 2023 Tesla Model Y
Recall summary
The rearview camera in the affected EVs may take too long to show an image when shifted into reverse. This non-functioning period lasts 11 seconds and occurs immediately after the vehicle is started.
Recall risks
The absence of a rearview image while backing up reduces visibility, increasing the odds of the driver hitting other cars or pedestrians.
Other Tesla recalls
In November 2025, Tesla recalled more than 6,000 Cybertruck pickups whose light bars could have fallen off while driving.
The Cybertrucks were also recalled in April 2025 over fly-away trims, as reported.
The repair
The carmaker has deployed an over-the-air update (OTA) to fix the issue.
Notifications to the owners will be mailed by July 3, 2026.
Is your vehicle a part of this recall?
Nearly 219,000 electric vehicles are affected by this Tesla rearview camera recall. To do a Tesla recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.
