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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 22V050📅 Feb 3, 2022

2020–2022 Tesla Model Y & 2021–2022 Tesla Model 3 + 2 more recall: windows, wipers & mirrors

⚠️ What's 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."

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

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 fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
22V050000
Manufacturer recall #
SB-22-18-002
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Vehicles affected
26,681
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:AIR HANDLER/CHAMBER, DUCTS, AND VALVES
Owner phone
1-877-798-3752
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 1, 2022
Recall started by
OVSC
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 22V050 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V050?

2020–2022 Tesla Model Y & 2021–2022 Tesla Model 3 + 2 more. 26,681 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Tesla dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-877-798-3752.