Vehicle recall 26V283000 · May 4, 2026
Tesla Model 3, Model Y and 2 more models
The rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-001.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V283000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 4, 2026
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SB-26-00-001
- Owner notification
- July 3, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 218,868
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Back over prevention › Software
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 (2017, 2021-2023): 2023, 2022, 2021, 2017
- Tesla Model S (2021-2023): 2023, 2022, 2021
- Tesla Model X (2021-2023): 2023, 2022, 2021
- Tesla Model Y (2020-2023): 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020
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