SB-22-00-008 – Update Vehicle Firmware To Correct Track Mode Speedometer – 2018-2022 Tesla Model 3

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Model 3 Performance vehicles.

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April 18, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V263000

Unit of Speed May Fail to Display/FMVSS 101

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.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V263

Manufacturer Tesla, Inc.

Components  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected  48,184

Summary

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.”

Remedy

Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-22-00-008.

Notes

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.

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