Tesla recalls nearly 240,000 vehicles over rearview camera issue
Tesla is recalling nearly 240,000 vehicles because of a problem affecting the rearview camera, which can cause a visibility issue for drivers.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a filing last week that the recall covers certain Model 3, Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles.
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The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image, according to the recall documents. This can cause an issue with the driver’s rearview, increasing the risk of a crash.
A total of 239,382 vehicles are under the recall.
FILE - The Tesla Inc. logo on a customized Model 3 electric vehicle on display in Chiba, Japan, on Jan. 10, 2025. Photographer: Kiyoshi Ota/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Tesla recall: Vehicles affected
- 2024-2025 Model 3
- 2024-2025 Model S
- 2023-2025 Model X
- 2023-2025 Model Y
What owners should know
Tesla said it released a free, over-the-air (OTA) software update.
The company 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 expected to be mailed on March 7, 2025. Owners can also contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-001.
The Source: This story was written using vehicle recall information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Jan. 6, 2025. It was reported from Cincinnati.