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Tesla, Inc. reported this defect to federal regulators on Dec 21, 2021 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 356,309. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles. The rearview camera cable harness may be damaged by the opening and closing of the trunk lid, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
The risk
A rearview camera that does not function reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Tesla Service will inspect and install a guide protector and new cable harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-17-008.
4 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Tesla Model 3 | 453 | 21 | 2 | 54 |
| 2019 Tesla Model 3 | 620 | 22 | 5 | 60 |
| 2018 Tesla Model 3 | 1,036 | 19 | 4 | 103 |
| 2017 Tesla Model 3 | 27 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 21V00D000.
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