2018–2022 Tesla Model 3: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 22V263000 · 48K units potentially affected · filed Apr 18, 2022
What's wrong
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Model 3 Performance vehicles. The unit of speed (mph or km/h) may fail to display on the speedometer while in Track Mode. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Why it matters
The driver may not know how fast the vehicle is traveling without the mph or km/h unit display, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-008.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V263000
- Manufacturer no.
- SB-22-00-008
- Manufacturer
- Tesla, Inc.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Units affected
- 48,184
- Report received
- Apr 18, 2022
- Owner letters
- Jun 17, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Tesla Model 3 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022