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.
