Tesla Model 3, Model S, Model X recall (22V169000)

Tesla · United States Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID: 22V169000
Report Received: 2022-03-18
Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
Make: Tesla
Model(s): MODEL 3, MODEL S, MODEL X
Model Year(s): 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Potentially Affected Units: 947

Defect Description

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model S, Model X, and 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles equipped with Autopilot Computer 2.5 and operating certain firmware releases. The rearview image may not immediately display when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence

A delayed rearview camera image reduces the driver's rear view, 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 May 17, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-004.

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