Tesla recall 26V283000 - Software
NHTSA · May 4, 2026
- NHTSA recall campaign 26V283000 (Tesla), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 218,868.
- Component: Software.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Tesla, Inc.
- Source ID
- 26V283000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 95 recall campaigns from Tesla, Inc since 2010, 6 of them reported in 2026 so far.
- At 218,868 vehicles, it is larger than 94% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
Defect
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.
Corrective action
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla | Model 3 | 2017 |
| Tesla | Model 3 | 2021 |
| Tesla | Model 3 | 2022 |
| Tesla | Model 3 | 2023 |
| Tesla | Model S | 2021 |
| Tesla | Model S | 2022 |
| Tesla | Model S | 2023 |
| Tesla | Model X | 2021 |
| Tesla | Model X | 2022 |
| Tesla | Model X | 2023 |
| Tesla | Model Y | 2020 |
| Tesla | Model Y | 2021 |
| Tesla | Model Y | 2022 |
| Tesla | Model Y | 2023 |
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