Tesla, Inc.: Back Over Prevention › Software
Tesla, Inc. reported this defect to federal regulators on May 4, 2026 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 218,868. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017, 2021-2023 Model 3, 2020-2023 Model Y, 2021-2023 Model S, and Model X vehicles operating software version 2026.8.6. The rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
The risk
A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-001.
14 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Tesla Model 3 | 429 | 12 | 1 | 73 |
| 2023 Tesla Model S | 115 | 13 | 0 | 8 |
| 2023 Tesla Model X | 195 | 17 | 2 | 19 |
| 2023 Tesla Model Y | 1,194 | 17 | 4 | 157 |
| 2022 Tesla Model 3 | 773 | 18 | 4 | 57 |
| 2022 Tesla Model S | 140 | 20 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 Tesla Model X | 129 | 22 | 2 | 12 |
| 2022 Tesla Model Y | 874 | 20 | 8 | 91 |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 | 674 | 22 | 5 | 46 |
| 2021 Tesla Model S | 179 | 24 | 2 | 13 |
| 2021 Tesla Model X | 41 | 24 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 Tesla Model Y | 1,096 | 23 | 6 | 90 |
| 2020 Tesla Model Y | 283 | 24 | 0 | 48 |
| 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 26V283000.
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