Is the 2018 TESLA Model S safe to drive?

The 2018 TESLA Model S has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 21V035000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

What Happened

Your vehicle's center display is powered by a small computer chip called the eMMC controller. In some 2012-2018 Model S and 2016-2018 Model X vehicles, this chip can wear out over time and cause problems with the rearview camera, defrosting, and turn signals.

Risk if Unfixed

If the eMMC controller fails, you could lose your rearview camera display, defrosting and defogging controls, and turn signal lights. This could reduce your visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your Tesla dealer will replace the faulty eMMC controller with a new one, at no cost to you. They'll also ensure your vehicle's software is updated to alert you when the new chip is approaching its own wear limit.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #21V035000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 21V035000

What This Recall Means

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?