NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 26V283000
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Published May 5, 2026 · Recall initiated: May 4, 2026
What's the hazard
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017, 2021-2023 Model 3, 2020-2023 Model Y, 2021-2023 Model S, and Model X vehicles operating software version 2026.8.6. The rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility.
What to do
Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-001.
Recall details
- Brand
- TESLA
- Model
- MODEL 3
- Manufacturer
- Tesla, Inc.
- Lot
- 2021 TESLA MODEL 3 | 2021 TESLA MODEL X | 2023 TESLA MODEL 3 | 2023 TESLA MODEL X | 2017 TESLA MODEL 3 | 2020 TESLA MODEL Y | 2021 TESLA MODEL S | 2022 TESLA MODEL S | 2022 TESLA MODEL X | 2023 TESLA MODEL Y | 2022 TESLA MODEL Y | 2022 TESLA MODEL 3 | 2021 TESLA MODEL Y | 2023 TESLA MODEL S
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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