Tesla Model S, Model Y, Model 3 recall (22V050000)

Tesla · United States Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID: 22V050000
Report Received: 2022-02-02
Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
Make: Tesla
Model(s): MODEL S, MODEL Y, MODEL 3, MODEL X
Model Year(s): 2021, 2022, 2020
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Potentially Affected Units: 26,681

Defect Description

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A software error may cause a valve in the heat pump to open unintentionally and trap the refrigerant inside the evaporator, resulting in decreased defrosting performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."

Consequence

Decreased defrosting performance may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-18-002.

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