2017, 2021-2023 Tesla Model 3, 2020-2023 Tesla Model Y, 2021-2023 Tesla Model S and 1 more model recall: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Report received by NHTSA: May 5, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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.
- Who's affected
218,868 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2017, 2021-2023 Tesla Model 3, 2020-2023 Tesla Model Y, 2021-2023 Tesla Model S, 2021-2023 Tesla Model X.
- Compared with
Tesla, Inc. has 6 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 11 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
85 earlier NHTSA recalls by Tesla, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- April 22, 2026 2024-2026 Tesla Cybertruck recall: Wheel Stud May Separate
- Oct. 28, 2025 2024 Tesla Cybertruck recall: Off-Road Light Bar May Detach and Become a Road Hazard (agency record)
- Oct. 15, 2025 2024-2026 Tesla Cybertruck recall: Front Parking Lights May Be Too Bright/FMVSS 108 (agency record)
- Oct. 10, 2025 2025 Tesla Model 3, 2026 Tesla Model Y recall: Battery Connection Failure May Cause Loss of Drive Power (agency record)
- Oct. 1, 2025 2026 Tesla Model Y recall: Reverse Lights May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 108 (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Tesla Model 3 2017, 2021-2023
- Tesla Model S 2021-2023
- Tesla Model X 2021-2023
- Tesla Model Y 2020-2023
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V283000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION |
| Report received by NHTSA | May 5, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 218,868 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | SB-26-00-001 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record