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Tesla, Inc. - Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Published: May 5, 2026Recall ID: 26V283000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 |
| Nhtsa id | 26V283000 |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V283000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Defect summary | 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." |
| Corrective action | Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be 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. |
| Consequence summary | A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | SB-26-00-001 |
| Potentially affected | 218868 |
| Report received date | 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |