Tesla Cybertruck: Software

Date

Sept. 26, 2024

Filed by

Tesla, Inc.

Vehicles

Tesla Cybertruck (2024)

Component

Back Over Prevention › Software

Description of the defect

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed after shifting into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Potentially affected

27185

What can happen

A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 25, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-016.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Nov. 25, 2024

Manufacturer campaign number

SB-24-00-016

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

111

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Software Release 2024.20 & 2024.20.100

Recall number

24V718000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.