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.
