01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2024 Tesla Model Y recall campaigns
NHTSA 25V002000
- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- January 6, 2025
- Potential units
- 239,382campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.".
Why it matters: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: March 7, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
NHTSA 24V935000
- Component
- TIRES
- Report received
- December 17, 2024
- Potential units
- 696,281campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems.".
Why it matters: Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-018.
Owner notification: February 15, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
NHTSA 24V886000
- Component
- SEATS
- Report received
- November 22, 2024
- Potential units
- 27campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Model Y vehicles. The weld attaching the seat recliner mechanism to the front seat backs may fail.
Why it matters: The seat back frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Tesla service will replace the seat assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-13-004.
Owner notification: January 21, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
NHTSA 24V554000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Report received
- July 24, 2024
- Potential units
- 1,849,638campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.
Why it matters: An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-012.
Owner notification: September 22, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
NHTSA 24V051000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- January 30, 2024
- Potential units
- 2,193,869campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems.".
Why it matters: Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.
Owner notification: February 21, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH