What happened
Tesla is recalling 200,000 vehicles in the US.
Reason: Malfunctioning backup camera.
Why is it a big deal
The backup cameras fail to work when cars are in reverse, creating a safety risk.
How many vehicles are affected
200,000 vehicles, including certain Model Y, Model S, and Model X from 2023.
How did they find out
81 warranty claims related to the backup camera issue were processed.
How much is 200,000 in context
More than 10% of Tesla’s vehicles delivered in 2023 (1.8 million).
What does the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) say
The problem is due to a software issue in Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” computer 4.0.
Which vehicles are affected in terms of software versions
Vehicles with software versions 2023.44.30 through 2023.44.30.6 or 2023.44.100.
What’s Tesla doing about it
Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update to fix the problem.
When did Tesla find out and decide to recall
Tesla became aware in December, and the decision to recall was made on January 12.
How are customers informed
Customers will receive a letter about the issue by March 22.
Any known accidents or injuries related to this issue
Tesla says they are not aware of any crashes, injuries, or deaths associated with the malfunction.
Is this the first recall recently
No, there was another recall six weeks ago for over two million vehicles related to safety issues in Autopilot. That issue was also fixed through an OTA software update.