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NHTSA campaign 24V051000

2016–2024 Tesla Cybertruck and 4 other Tesla models: electrical system recall

Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.

high2,193,869 vehicles affectedFMVSS 105

What was reported

Source: manufacturer filing, 49 CFR Part 573
ProblemTesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."RiskWarning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.FixTesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.

Reported to NHTSA Jan 30, 2024 by Tesla, Inc, owners notified Feb 21, 2024.

Which vehicles are covered

Source: NHTSA campaign 24V051000
Model yearClassSafety SignalRecalls on file
2024 Tesla CybertruckLarge Pickup truckF11
2017 Tesla Model 3Midsize SedanF16
2018 Tesla Model 3Midsize SedanF19
2019 Tesla Model 3Midsize SedanF22
2020 Tesla Model 3Midsize SedanF21
2021 Tesla Model 3Midsize SedanF22
2022 Tesla Model 3Midsize SedanF18
2023 Tesla Model 3Midsize SedanF12
2016 Tesla Model SLarge HatchbackF10
2017 Tesla Model SLarge HatchbackF9
2018 Tesla Model SLarge HatchbackF11
2019 Tesla Model SLarge HatchbackF10
2020 Tesla Model SLarge HatchbackF11
2021 Tesla Model SLarge HatchbackF23
2022 Tesla Model SLarge HatchbackF20
2023 Tesla Model SLarge HatchbackF13
2016 Tesla Model XLarge SUVF12
2017 Tesla Model XLarge SUVF10
2018 Tesla Model XLarge SUVF9
2019 Tesla Model XLarge SUVF8
2020 Tesla Model XLarge SUVF10
2021 Tesla Model XLarge SUVF24
2022 Tesla Model XLarge SUVF22
2023 Tesla Model XLarge SUVF17
2024 Tesla Model XLarge SUVF8
2019 Tesla Model YCompact SUVC3
2020 Tesla Model YCompact SUVF24
2021 Tesla Model YCompact SUVF23
2022 Tesla Model YCompact SUVF20
2023 Tesla Model YCompact SUVF17
2024 Tesla Model YCompact SUVD5

Those are the model years inside WhichTrim's range, 2016 onward. The campaign may cover others outside it, and the only thing that settles whether one specific vehicle is included is its VIN.

The federal paperwork

Source: nhtsa.gov

Filed documents

NHTSA has not published the scanned filings for this campaign, or has not published them yet. The campaign record itself is on their site.

Check one specific vehicle

A recall applies to a build range, so year, make and model cannot settle it. NHTSA checks a VIN against the manufacturer's own list and tells you whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →

Campaign 24V051000 · the manufacturer calls it SB-24-00-003

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Does this recall repair cost anything?

No. Federal law requires the manufacturer to remedy a safety defect or a compliance failure at no charge, for vehicles up to 15 years old measured from the date of first sale. A dealer that asks you to pay for a recall repair is in the wrong.

How do I know whether my vehicle is included?

By VIN, not by model year. The manufacturer files a build range with NHTSA and only vehicles inside it are covered, so two identical-looking cars from the same year can differ. NHTSA's own lookup checks a VIN against the manufacturer's list.

What if the repair is not available yet?

It happens, and often. Manufacturers must notify owners when a defect is found even if the parts or the software are not ready, then notify them a second time once the remedy exists. The remedy filed for this campaign is described above.

What did the manufacturer say was wrong?

The problem, risk and fix quoted on this page are the manufacturer's own words as filed with NHTSA under 49 CFR Part 573. WhichTrim does not paraphrase them.

Who started this recall?

NHTSA's record credits NHTSA's Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance. A recall can begin with the manufacturer's own testing, with a defect investigation, or with a compliance test against a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard.