Recall 22V050000: 2021–2022 Tesla Model 3, 2021–2022 Tesla Model S, 2021–2022 Tesla Model X +1 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Feb 2, 2022
Vehicles affected
26,681
Models
4
Initiated by
OVSC

The problem

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 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-18-002.

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.

Affected vehicles

Details

NHTSA campaign
22V050000
Manufacturer campaign
SB-22-18-002
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Owner letters
Apr 1, 2022
Components
Electrical system:software (Electrical System); Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:air handler/chamber, ducts, and valves (Visibility & Wipers)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology