TESLA Recalls

2025 TESLA Model Y

Due to a software issue, the driver side window’s automatic protection system may not operate as intended and result in the window closing with excessive force on any obstruction such as a body part.

2022–2023 TESLA Model Y and Model 3

Due to a software issue, the Electronic Power Assist Steering system (EPAS) may not operate as intended. This may result in a loss of power steering assist and could require greater steering effort from the driver.

2020–2024 TESLA Model Y and Model 3

Due to manufacturing defect, the bonnet latch assembly may not detect when it is opened by the driver and therefore fail to warn the driver of "open bonnet". If the vehicle is driven with unlatched bonnet, it may open abruptly when driving and could result in obstruction of the driver’s view.

2019–2020 TESLA Model 3 E6LRB, E5LDB, E5LDP, E3LDP

Due to an issue with driver seat occupancy switch, the instrument cluster may fail to illuminate the visual and audible seat belt warnings in certain conditions as required by the Australian Design Rules (ADR).

2023 TESLA Model 3

The rear centre seat position of the Model 3 does not have an accessible top-restraint anchorage point as required by Australian Design Rule 34/03.

2022–2023 TESLA Model 3 and Model Y

Due to a software issue, the steering wheel may feel notchy when operating the vehicle in cold temperatures.

2022 TESLA Model 3 and Model Y

Due to a software error, the tail lamps on one or both sides may not illuminate as intended. If this occurs during dark conditions, the traffic behind will have reduced visibility and may not be able to identify the vehicle. Note: Brake lamps, reverse lamps and turn signal lamps are not affected by this condition and continue to operate as intended.

2017–2020 TESLA Model S & Model X

Due to a recently changed software calibration issue, the Electronic Power Assist Steering system (EPAS) may not operate as intended. This may result in a reduced or loss of power steering assist and could require greater steering effort from the driver particularly at low speeds. Upon experiencing reduced or lost power steering assist, an audio alert will trigger, and a visual alert will appear on the instrument cluster.

2017–2022 TESLA Model 3

Due to the vehicle design, servicing certain components requires disassembly of the second row left seat belt buckle and centre seat belt anchor, both of which are fastened with the same bolt. During servicing, it is possible the seat belt buckle & anchor may have been re-assembled to the fastening bolt incorrectly. As a result, the seat belt may not operate as intended.

2021–2022 TESLA MODEL 3

Due to a software issue, fast-charging the vehicle may result in the infotainment central processing unit (CPU) overheating. If the CPU overheats the centre screen display may lag or appear blank.

2018–2022 TESLA Model 3 E3DP, E5LDP

Due to a software issue the vehicle, when operated in Track Mode, does not display the Unit of speed (kph or mph) correctly. As a result the driver may not adequately be able to determine the speed of the vehicle.

2014–2020 TESLA Model S

Due to a manufacturing issue the secondary bonnet latch may be located in the incorrect position, this could prevent the secondary latch from engaging as designed.

2017–2020 TESLA Model 3

Due to the routing of the rear-view camera cable through the trunk lid it may become damaged through repeated opening of the trunk lid. This will result in the rear-view camera not displaying on the centre console.

2019–2021 TESLA Model 3

The front suspension lateral link bolts may not have been tightened sufficiently and may become loose or separate from the sub-frame. This could result in a loss of vehicle control.

2018–2020 TESLA MODEL 3, MODEL Y

The bolts of the front row seatbelt may not have been tightened sufficiently. In the event of an accident, if the seatbelt is not secured correctly it may not operate when required.

2019–2020 TESLA MODEL 3, MODEL Y

The brake caliper bolts may not have been tightened sufficiently, if this occur it may reduce the expected braking performance.

2014–2018 TESLA MODEL S, MODEL X

The eMMC may malfunction over time. If a malfunction occurs: 1. The central display may black out and not recover after restarting the touchscreen; and/or 2. There may be loss of certain functionalities, including rearview backup camera, exterior turn signal lighting and windshield defogging and defrosting controls; and/or 3. A vehicle alert to contact Service may appear.

2014–2016 TESLA MODEL S

In some Model S vehicles when exposed to long-term, high-corrosion environments, the aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and weaken. If these bolts fracture, the power steering gear assist motor may move, causing the transmission belt to slip and resulting in reduced or lost power steering assist.

2016–2017 TESLA MODEL X

On certain 2016 and 2017 Model X with fold-flat second row seats, the left-side fold-flat second row seat may have a misadjusted cable that controls the recliner mechanisms. These seats have integrated 3-point safety belts, and seats in this condition may not fully comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 207/210. On affected vehicles, the second row left seat contains two recliner mechanisms. These two recliners are released by cables that include in-line cable length adjusters. During seat assembly, recliner cable adjustment may have been set when the recliners were not fully latched. If this occurred, the resulting cable adjustment could be too tight, preventing one of the recliners from fully latching.

0 TESLA X

Airbag deployments in right hand drive Model X vehicles are commanded by the vehicle’s restraint control module (RCM), which requires a valid occupant classification value to deploy the passenger front airbag. In this vehicle the RCM doesn't receive a value that it recognises as valid so it will not deploy the passenger front airbag in the event of a crash.

2016 TESLA S and X

Electric parking brakes on some Model S and Model X vehicles built between February and October 2016 may contain a faulty gear that can prevent the parking brake from releasing. The regular braking system of the vehicles is not affected.

0 TESLA S Sedan

The seat belt in one of the front seats may not be properly connected to the outboard lap pretensioner.