Tesla has recalled over 230,000 vehicles due to a problem with their rearview cameras, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported.
The NHTSA announced the recall on Monday, blaming a computer circuit board shortage for the issue. This shortage prevents the rearview cameras in affected models from displaying images. The lack of a functioning camera increases the risk of accidents, the agency warned.
Additionally, the affected vehicles fail to meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard’s “rear visibility” requirements, according to the NHTSA.
Tesla has not yet responded to a request for comment from USA TODAY.
Below is essential information about the recall, including the affected models and solutions for owners.
Affected Tesla Models
The recall impacts 239,382 Tesla vehicles, including the following models:
- Model 3 (2024–2025)
- Model S (2024–2025)
- Model X (2023–2025)
- Model Y (2023–2025)
Fixing the Rearview Camera Problem
Tesla owners can address the issue with a free over-the-air software update, the NHTSA stated. Tesla will also replace computers in vehicles experiencing circuit board failures or those at risk of failure, free of charge.
Owner notification letters are scheduled to be sent on March 7.
Investigation of Tesla’s Self-Driving Features
This week, the NHTSA also began investigating 2.5 million Tesla vehicles over concerns related to crashes involving their Smart Summon or Actually Smart Summon features.
These features let users move their vehicles remotely using a phone app. After an initial evaluation, the NHTSA will decide whether to escalate the investigation to an engineering analysis, which could lead to a recall, according to Reuters.
How to Check if Your Tesla Is Recalled
If your car isn’t listed above, you can still verify its status. Search for recalls using the NHTSA website. The NHTSA platform allows searches by your vehicle identification number (VIN).