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NHTSA recall 22V050000

Electrical system › Software

Tesla Model 3 and 3 more

Reported Feb 2, 202226,681 vehicles affectedTesla, Inc.Maker’s number SB-22-18-002

The defect

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."

The risk

Decreased defrosting performance may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The 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.

Electrical system › SoftwareVisibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Air handler/chamber, ducts, and valves

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Tesla Model 3
20212022
Tesla Model S
20212022
Tesla Model X
20212022
Tesla Model Y
202020212022

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.