Loss of Rearview Camera Display Recall

Tesla has issued a voluntary recall on certain model year 2024 - 2025 Model 3 vehicles, model year 2023-2025 Model Y vehicles, model year 2024-2025 Model S vehicles and model year 2023-2025 Model X vehicles that were equipped with certain car computers and operating a software release that was prior to 2024.44.25.3 or 2024.45.25.6.

What is the issue?

On a small percentage of affected vehicles, upon vehicle power up, the car computer board may experience a short, resulting in the loss of rearview camera functionality, which does not comply with FMVSS 111, S5.5 and S6.2.

Is my vehicle affected by this recall?

All owners can check if their VIN is affected by using either the Tesla VIN Recall Search or the NHTSA VIN Recall Search tools.

Is my vehicle safe to drive?

Loss of the rearview camera display may affect the driver’s rear visibility and increase the risk of a collision. The driver may continue to reverse the vehicle by performing a shoulder check and using their mirrors.

What is the recall remedy?

On or shortly after December 18, 2024, at no cost to customers, affected vehicles began receiving an over-the-air (OTA) software update that changes the vehicle power up sequence to prevent the shorting failure condition to the primary and/or secondary power component. No further action is necessary from owners of affected vehicles that are equipped with software release 2024.44.25.3, 2024.45.25.6 or a later release if an affected vehicle has not experienced the shorting failure condition or stress that may lead to the shorting failure condition. If a vehicle was impacted by this condition prior to installing software release 2024.44.25.3, 2024.45.25.6 or a later release, Tesla will replace the vehicle's car computer at no cost to the customer.

Do I need to make a service appointment for this recall?

No further action is necessary from owners of affected vehicles that are equipped with software release 2024.44.25.3, 2024.45.25.6 or a later release if an affected vehicle has not experienced the shorting failure condition or stress that may lead to the shorting failure condition.