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TESLA Recall 26V283000
2022–2023 TESLA MODEL 3, MODEL S, MODEL X, MODEL Y recalled for back over prevention. Reported May 5, 2026 by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
What is NHTSA recall 26V283000?
NHTSA recall campaign 26V283000 (reported May 5, 2026) covers the 2022–2023 TESLA MODEL 3, MODEL S, MODEL X and 1 more for back over prevention. It affects 4 models (2022–2023). The safety repair is free at any franchised TESLA dealer; confirm your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (public domain).
The defect
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."
- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
- Model years
- 2022, 2023
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model year | Component |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESLA | MODEL 3 | 2022 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE |
| TESLA | MODEL 3 | 2023 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE |
| TESLA | MODEL S | 2022 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE |
| TESLA | MODEL S | 2023 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE |
| TESLA | MODEL X | 2022 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE |
| TESLA | MODEL X | 2023 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE |
| TESLA | MODEL Y | 2022 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE |
| TESLA | MODEL Y | 2023 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE |
What to do about recall 26V283000
- 1
Confirm your VIN is included
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is part of campaign 26V283000. Recalls cover specific production ranges, so the VIN check is definitive.
- 2
Contact a TESLA dealer
Call any franchised TESLA dealer, quote campaign 26V283000, and book the free recall repair. Safety recall remedies are required by law to be free of charge.
- 3
Follow interim safety advice
If the notice gives interim guidance for an urgent fire, crash or steering risk, follow it until the repair is complete.
- 4
Keep proof of completion
Keep the dealer paperwork confirming the recall was fixed — it is useful for resale and confirms the open recall is now closed.
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Frequently asked questions
- Which vehicles are affected by recall 26V283000?
- Recall 26V283000 affects the TESLA MODEL 3, MODEL S, MODEL X, MODEL Y (model years 2022, 2023). Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your exact vehicle is included — recalls cover specific production ranges. Source: NHTSA (2026-03-24 to 2026-06-24).
- What is the defect in recall 26V283000?
- 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."
- Does the 26V283000 recall repair cost anything?
- No. Under US law the manufacturer must remedy a safety recall free of charge — by repair, replacement or, in limited cases, refund. You should never be charged for the 26V283000 fix at an authorised TESLA dealer.
- Where does this recall information come from?
- This page reproduces the official NHTSA recall record verbatim. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) publishes motor-vehicle safety recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls as U.S. Government work in the public domain (17 U.S.C. § 105). For the legally definitive, VIN-specific status, always use the NHTSA lookup.
Contains public sector information published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and licensed under the U.S. Government work — public domain (17 U.S.C. § 105). Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — Recalls API (2026-03-24 to 2026-06-24, published June 27, 2026).