2020-2022 Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model S and others recall: software
Tesla, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 2, 2022. It covers about 26,681 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 26,681
- reported
- Feb 2, 2022
- owners notified
- Apr 1, 2022
- related complaints
- 508
Electrical system: software
- What is wrong
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A software error may cause a valve in the heat pump to open unintentionally and trap the refrigerant inside the evaporator, resulting in decreased defrosting performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
- Risk
- Decreased defrosting performance may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1‑877‑798‑3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-18-002.
Recall number 22V050000
Affected vehicles
- Tesla Model 3 2021-2022 20212022
- Tesla Model S 2021-2022 20212022
- Tesla Model X 2021-2022 20212022
- Tesla Model Y 2020-2022 202020212022
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 508 complaints about electrical problems.
2021 Tesla Model 32022 Tesla Model 32021 Tesla Model S2022 Tesla Model S2021 Tesla Model X2022 Tesla Model X2020 Tesla Model Y2021 Tesla Model Y2022 Tesla Model Y
Questions about recall 22V050000
Is there a recall on the 2020-2022 Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model S and others software?
Yes. Recall 22V050000, reported on February 2, 2022, covers about 26,681 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 22V050000?
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1‑877‑798‑3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-18-002.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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