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2021 TESLA Model S BACK OVER PREVENTION Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Under Review

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BACK OVER PREVENTION Safety Recalls

Under Review #26V283000 Plain English
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BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
What Happened
The rearview camera system in your vehicle is a critical safety feature that shows what's behind you when you're reversing. In certain versions of the software, the image might be delayed, making it harder to see what's behind your car.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rearview camera image is delayed, you might not see children, pets, or objects behind your vehicle when you're backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash or collision.
Free Fix
Tesla will send an automatic software update to your vehicle, which will fix the issue and restore your rearview camera image. This update is free, and you shouldn't need to do anything except wait for the notification and follow the instructions provided by Tesla.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 3, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-016.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Under Review #22V296000 Plain English
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BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's infotainment system's brain, the central processing unit, might overheat during fast-charging, causing it to slow down or restart.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your rearview camera display, gear selection, and other important information might not show up on your center screen, which could make it harder to avoid a crash.
Free Fix
Tesla will send a free software update to your car, which should be done remotely, to help manage the CPU's temperature and prevent overheating.
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Original — What Happened
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S, Model X, and 2022 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating certain firmware releases. The infotainment central processing unit (CPU) may overheat during the preparation or process of fast-charging, causing the CPU to lag or restart.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A lagging or restarting CPU may prevent the center screen from displaying the rearview camera image, gear selection, windshield visibility control settings, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will improve CPU temperature management, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-009.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other TESLA Model S 2021 Recalls

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7 recalls
AIR BAGS
4 recalls
STEERING
3 recalls
SEAT BELTS
2 recalls
VISIBILITY
2 recalls
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2 recalls
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
2 recalls

Other TESLA Model S Years

2025
2 recalls
2024
6 recalls
2023
13 recalls
2022
20 recalls
2020
11 recalls
2019
10 recalls
2018
11 recalls
2017
9 recalls
2016
10 recalls
2015
9 recalls
2014
9 recalls
2013
11 recalls
2012
8 recalls

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