Unit of Speed May Fail to Display/FMVSS 101
Recall Information
| Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 22V263000 |
| Report Received Date | 4/18/2022 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Vehicles Affected | 48,184 |
| Completion Rate | 99.99% |
| Recall Category | Vehicle |
| Software Recall | Yes |
| OTA Update | Yes |
Description
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Model 3 Performance vehicles. The unit of speed (mph or km/h) may fail to display on the speedometer while in Track Mode. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Issue
The driver may not know how fast the vehicle is traveling without the mph or km/h unit display, increasing the risk of a crash.
Consequence Summary
The driver may not know how fast the vehicle is traveling without the mph or km/h unit display, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-008.
