Recall 22V-050
Tesla, Inc. recalled the 2021 to 2022 Tesla Model 3 and 3 other models: Electrical system (software); Visibility (defroster/defogger/hvac system, air handler/chamber, ducts, and valves).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 22V-050
- Reported
- February 2, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- 26,681 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A software error may cause a valve in the heat pump to open unintentionally and trap the refrigerant inside the evaporator, resulting in decreased defrosting performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
The risk
Decreased defrosting performance may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-[removed]. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-18-002.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Tesla Model 3 2021 to 2022
- Tesla Model S 2021 to 2022
- Tesla Model X 2021 to 2022
- Tesla Model Y 2020 to 2022