Large Recall NHTSA · 22V296000 Reported May 3, 2022

Overheating may cause center display malfunction

Tesla, Inc. · Back Over Prevention · 129,960 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
22V296000
Manufacturer Campaign
SB-22-00-009
Manufacturer
Component
Back Over Prevention
Vehicles Affected
129,960
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 3, 2022
Completion Rate
99.91

Defect Summary

Tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 model s, model x, and 2022 model 3 and model y vehicles operating certain firmware releases. the infotainment central processing unit (cpu) may overheat during the preparation or process of fast-charging, causing the cpu to lag or restart.

Safety Consequence

A lagging or restarting cpu may prevent the center screen from displaying the rearview camera image, gear selection, windshield visibility control settings, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Tesla will perform an over-the-air (ota) software update that will improve cpu temperature management, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed july 1, 2022. owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. tesla's number for this recall is sb-22-00-009.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Tesla, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 22V296000 or campaign SB-22-00-009.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 22V296000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 22V296000?

NHTSA recall 22V296000 was issued by Tesla, Inc. on May 3, 2022. It addresses: Overheating may cause center display malfunction. The recall affects approximately 129,960 vehicles, with the defect involving the Back Over Prevention component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Tesla, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 22V296000 or the manufacturer campaign number SB-22-00-009. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.