Tesla is issuing a recall for 2.2 million vehicles in the United States due to concerns raised by federal safety regulators regarding the font size of warning lights on the display.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in the course of a routine audit of Tesla vehicles, identified the issue and officially announced the recall.
The agency highlighted that warning lights with a smaller font size could potentially impede the readability of critical safety information on the instrument panel, thereby elevating the risk of a collision.
Tesla has stated that, as of now, there have been no reported crashes or injuries attributable to this concern.
The rectification for this issue will be implemented through an over-the-air software update, obviating the need for Tesla owners to physically bring their vehicles to a Tesla service center.
Recall Models for Tesla
The recall encompasses the subsequent vehicle models:
- Tesla Model 3 (2017-2023)
- Tesla Model S (2012-2023)
- Tesla Model X (2016-2024)
- Tesla Model Y (2019-2024)
- Tesla Cybertruck (2024)
The recent recall under consideration is of considerably lesser significance compared to certain prior recalls issued for the electric vehicle manufacturer.
In December, another recall was instigated through over-the-air updates to restrict the usage of Tesla’s Autopilot feature.
This action followed a two-year investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) into approximately 1,000 crashes involving the engagement of the Autopilot feature.
A year ago, Tesla conducted a recall affecting all 363,000 vehicles in operation in the United States equipped with its “full self-driving” (FSD) feature.
Moreover, both the NHTSA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have been actively investigating incidents involving Tesla vehicles utilizing various driver-assist features, including a series of collisions with emergency vehicles at accident scenes.
Tesla commands a higher price for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature, which, despite being in a beta phase, remains a significant selling point for the company, attracting both car buyers and investors.