2017–2023 Tesla Model 3 & 2020–2023 Tesla Model Y + 2 more recall: backup camera
⚠️ What's wrong
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."
💥 The risk
A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
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
- 26V283000
- Manufacturer recall #
- SB-26-00-001
- Manufacturer
- Tesla, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 218,868
- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
- Owner phone
- 1-877-798-3752
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 3, 2026
- Built
- Sep 21, 2020 – Dec 25, 2021
- Recall started by
- MFR