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2021 TESLA MODEL S Recalled by Tesla, Inc. — BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Date: March 5, 2022
Company: Tesla, Inc.
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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.

Affected Products

2021 TESLA MODEL S. 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.

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About Tesla, Inc.

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report