Vehicle recall 22V296000 · May 3, 2022
Tesla Model S, Model X and 2 more models
The infotainment central processing unit (CPU) may overheat during the preparation or process of fast-charging, causing the CPU to lag or restart.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V296000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 3, 2022
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SB-22-00-009
- Owner notification
- July 1, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 129,960
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Electrical › Infotainment › Video (touch)screen/monitor/unit; Back over prevention › Display function
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Tesla Model 3 (2022): 2022
- Tesla Model S (2021-2022): 2022, 2021
- Tesla Model X (2021-2022): 2022, 2021
- Tesla Model Y (2022): 2022
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