Tesla has recalled more than 230,000 vehicles in the United States due to an issue with the rearview camera systems on several models. The recall, announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Monday, affects certain 2023-2025 Model X and Model Y vehicles, as well as 2024-2025 Model 3 and Model S cars. The recall was prompted by a malfunction in the rearview camera caused by a shortage of computer circuit boards, which prevents the camera from displaying an image.
The failure to display the rearview camera feed can increase the risk of accidents, as drivers may not have full visibility when reversing. This issue also means that the affected vehicles fail to meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard’s “rear visibility” requirements, which are essential for ensuring safe driving conditions.
To address the problem, Tesla plans to issue a free over-the-air software update to all affected vehicles. In cases where the issue has been linked to circuit board failures, Tesla will replace the vehicle’s computer free of charge. Notifications will be sent to owners starting on March 7, 2025.
This recall is part of a broader investigation by the NHTSA into potential safety issues with Tesla vehicles. The agency is also investigating 2.5 million Tesla cars over crashes that may be linked to the company’s remote summoning features, which allow users to move their cars via a phone app.
Affected models in this recall include:
- Model 3 (2024-2025)
- Model S (2024-2025)
- Model X (2023-2025)
- Model Y (2023-2025)
Owners of the affected vehicles are encouraged to check for updates or recall notifications through Tesla’s communication channels or the NHTSA’s recall database.
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