Tesla recalls 2 million cars over insufficiently visible display messages

Tesla recalls 2 million cars over insufficiently visible display messages   

February 18, 2024 Bojan Popic

Austin, TX – February 18, 2024 – Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is recalling close to 2.2 million electric cars because the warning messages on their displays may be too small. As a result, the driver may not be aware of safety issues, which ups the risk of a crash.

The lengthy list of the affected models includes: 

  • 2024 Tesla Cybertruck
  • 2017 – 2023 Tesla Model 3 
  • 2012 – 2023 Tesla Model S
  • 2016 – 2024 Tesla Model X
  • 2019 – 2024 Tesla Model Y   

Recall summary  

In the affected Tesla electric cars, the warning messages regarding parking and brakes are displayed in a font that is too small, making it difficult for the driver to read them.

Recall risks

Ignoring warning messages increases the risk of collisions.

Other Tesla recalls

In January 2024, Tesla recalled cars whose doors may open during a crash. 

In the same month, Tesla also recalled more than 2 million vehicles because they may crash into first-responder vehicles while on autopilot. 

The repair

Tesla already began releasing over-the-air (OTA) software updates to resolve the issue.  It is not clear if the process has been completed.

The owners should receive letters with more information on March 30, 2024.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 2 million Tesla electric vehicles are affected by this small-font recall. To do a Tesla recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Tesla recalls 200,000 cars over reduced rearview visibility

Tesla recalls 200,000 cars over reduced rearview visibility  

February 12, 2024 Bojan Popic

Austin, TX  – February 12, 2024 – Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is recalling 199,575 electric vehicles whose rearview cameras may fail to display an image when backing up.

The following vehicles are affected by this recall: 

  • 2023 Tesla Model S  
  • 2023 Tesla Model X
  • 2023 Tesla Model Y

Recall summary  

Due to a software error, the rearview camera image in the affected vehicles may fail to display.

Recall risks

The risks of the defect are outlined in this article about a similar Honda recall.

Background of the recall

The recall comes on the heels of 81 warranty claims. No injuries or crashes have been reported.

Other Tesla recalls

Last month, Tesla recalled over 120,000 of Model S and Model X cars because their doors may open in a crash. 

Also in January, more than 2 million Teslas were recalled over an issue with their autopilot that may cause them to crash into emergency vehicles. 

The repair

Tesla has already released a free over-the-air update (OTA) to take care of the issue.

Owners should receive letters with more information on March 22, 2024.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Almost 200,000 electric cars 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.

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Porsche recalls hybrids and electric cars over fire risk

Porsche recalls hybrids and electric cars over fire risk 

January 24, 2024 Bojan Popic

Atlanta, GA – January 24, 2024 – Porsche (OTCMKTS:POAHY) is recalling 41,345 hybrid and electric cars whose charging cables may overheat when plugged in, causing fire. This augments the risk of injury and property damage.

The lengthy list of the affected models includes: 

  • 2019 – 2024 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid  
  • 2020 – 2023 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid 
  • 2021 – 2023 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid 
  • 2021 – 2023 Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid 
  • 2021 – 2023 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid 
  • 2021 – 2024 Porsche Taycan 
  • 2022 – 2024 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo
  • 2020 – 2024 Porsche Taycan 4S 
  • 2021 – 2024 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo

Recall summary  

All listed vehicles can be charged with a 220V/240V cable, which plugs into an ordinary household power outlet. In some cases, the cable may overheat while charging the car and cause a fire. 

The full list of the affected vehicles can be found here.

Recall risks

A charging cable that catches fire greatly increases the risk of injury or property damage.

Safety tips

Before the repair is conducted, owners are advised not to use the charging cables in question and only utilize the 110V ones or “public charging stations.”

Warning signs

The driver may notice that the cable is hot when unplugging it.

Other Porsche recalls

Fire risk was the cause of another larger Porsche recall, which took place in February 2023.

Separately, over 12,000 Porsche Taycans were recalled in June 2022 over malfunctioning rearview cameras. 

The repair

Dealers will replace the faulty cables with improved ones free of charge.  

Owners should receive letters with more information by February 9, 2024.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Porsche charging cable fire recall affects more than 40,000 electric and hybrid cars. To do a Porsche recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool

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Tesla recalls Model S, X cars whose doors may open in crash

Tesla recalls Model S, X cars whose doors may open in crash

January 17, 2024 Bojan Popic

Austin, TX – January 17, 2024 – Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is recalling 120,423 electric vehicles because their doors may inadvertently open if there is an accident. This augments the risk of injury for the occupants.

The following vehicles are affected by this recall:  

  • 2021 – 2023 Tesla Model S
  • 2021 – 2023 Tesla Model X   

Recall summary  

All listed vehicles have an electronically controlled latching mechanism that keeps the door in a closed position. Due to a software error, the latch may release and open the doors during a crash.

Recall risks

The doors that open on their own in a crash reduce the level of protection for the occupants, upping the risk of an injury.   

Other Tesla recalls

In December, Tesla recalled around 40% of cars it had ever sold due to autopilot issues.

The U.S. government auto safety regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is also evaluating whether the manufacturer needs to add an allegedly missing safety feature to prevent unintended acceleration while parking.

The repair

Tesla has already released a free over-the-air (OTA) software update to address the issue.

Owners should receive letters with more information by February 17, 2024.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Tesla open door recall affects more than 100,000 electric vehicles. To do a Tesla recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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