CarRecallWatch- Component
- VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
- Risk
- A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update of the automatic window reversal system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2032. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-013.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Tesla vehicles may have a power window automatic reversal system that does not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. When a window is closing and meets resistance, it may keep applying excessive force before retracting, which can pinch a driver or passenger and increase the risk of injury. The affected vehicles also fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 118 for power-operated window systems.
Tesla will fix the problem with an over-the-air software update to the window reversal system. The update is free of charge and can be installed remotely. Owners who want help can contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Tesla Model 3 | 201720182019202020212022 |
|---|---|
| Tesla Model S | 20212022 |
| Tesla Model X | 20212022 |
| Tesla Model Y | 202020212022 |