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."
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Identifiers in this source record
2021 TESLA MODEL 3Manufacturer campaign: SB-26-00-001Part: N/A2021 TESLA MODEL X2023 TESLA MODEL 32023 TESLA MODEL X2017 TESLA MODEL 32020 TESLA MODEL Y2021 TESLA MODEL S2022 TESLA MODEL S2022 TESLA MODEL X2023 TESLA MODEL Y2022 TESLA MODEL Y2022 TESLA MODEL 32021 TESLA MODEL Y2023 TESLA MODEL SVehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Official action
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.
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- Product
- 2021 TESLA MODEL 3
- Brand or manufacturer
- TESLA
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 26V283000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety