Tesla recalled over injury risk

Recall date

January 6, 2025

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Tesla, Inc. recalls 2023–2025 Tesla — 4 models

Recall number

25V002000

Brand / firm

Tesla

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 239,382 units

Why it was recalled

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

What to do

Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-001.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.